A. Objective:
To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
B.
The Government requires Tier 1 extended service warranty coverage for Skyscan 1172 micro CT scanner serial number 12P01214 for period 09/17/2016 - 09/16/2018.
The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) "Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to Micro Photonics Inc, 1550 Pond Rd., Allentown, PA, 18104-2259.
C. Responses:
All interested parties should notify this office in e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 150 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 423490. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
(12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 30 August 2016. Submissions should be emailed to Christine Chase, [email protected].
Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Christine Chase, [email protected]. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD 21005
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: One (1) Year.