Shaft Current Sensor Recertification

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to:

OHIO SEMITRONICS, INC - 4242 Reynolds Drive Hilliard, Ohio 43026 To furnish: Calibration of Shaft Current Sensors with validation of performance capabilities - Perform Helmholtz testing to confirm latest updates Recalibration of Carry-On Controllers with validation of performance capabilities Evaluate alternate sources for Controller datalogger due to obsolescence - Provide development costs for custom datalogger designed for the Carry-On Controller This technology was developed under an ONR future naval capability program.

It is a custom design which requires a unique set of calibration and test equipment. There is proprietary technology to control signal during degaussing, which is unique to OSI. Due to this uniqueness, it is not possible at this time to have an alternate vendor to drive competition. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334516 with the size standard of 1000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is J066.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N0017325Q-1301241234 and in on your correspondence the “Subject” line of your email.