Photon Doppler Velocimeter (PDV)

NOTICE OF INTENT THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Traverse Solutions and Instrumentation LLC 3210 N canyon RD STE 207 Provo, Utah 84604. Under the authority of FAR 13.106 (1) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The purchase of a Photon Doppler Velocimeter (PDV) is requested to enable measurement of target velocities to determine impact stress. The service is to provide Traverse Solutions and Instrumentation, LLC The anticipated award date of this action is on or before 29 August 2024. The purchase of a Photon Doppler Velocimeter (PDV) is requested to enable measurement of target velocities to determine impact stress.

Within the physics department shock physics research laboratory, support to both research and student course labs is performed. Primary measurements leverage 1D shock impact studies to perform material studies under high strain rate studies. The applicable NAICS code is 334516. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement.

Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the licenses and proof as being an authorized distributor of the product. Capability statements shall not exceed 6 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point.

All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order. Capability statements are due by 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST), August 26, 2023. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Kevin Nimmo at the following email address at: kevin.l.nimmo.civ@us.navy.mil NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED