Installation and training of SerialEM software from JEOL USA

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 telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirments.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source purchase order to JEOL USA to provide Annual serialEM acquisition software installation and training, along with necessary mechanical adjustments for existing transmission electron microscopes. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures inaccordance 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 within one (1) calendar days of the publication of this notice. 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 Notice of Intent Number on your correspondence and in the“Subject” line of your email. See Redacted Sole Source for additional requirement information.