Intent to Sole Source SVM 3001 Viscometer Preventative Maintenance & Calibration Services

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. A DETERMINATION NOT TO COMPETE THE PROPOSED PROCUREMENT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) Contracting Office (Code 400), hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed service contract to Anton Paar USA, Inc. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The period of performance shall be from approximately February 13, 2024 to February 12, 2025. With the following option years:

Option Year I: February 13, 2025 to February 12, 2026, Option Year II: February 13, 2026 to February 12, 2027, Option Year III: February 13, 2027 to February 12, 2028, Option Year IV: February 13, 2028 to February 12, 2029. INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Repair and maintenance the SVM 3001 Viscometer and auto sampler Anton Paar USA, Inc. is the only authorized goods and service provider for the Instrument in the United States.

Due to the proprietary nature of the design of the Instrument, service and repair can only be provided by Anton Paar USA. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has been determined to be 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services, with a small business size standard of $19,000,000. The Product Service Code for this acquisition is J066 Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 10 Jan 2024 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with subject line stating - RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR N6843824RC64281 A determination to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

PSNS and IMF Contracting Office (Code 400) will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award.

All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Kenny Vilayvong by email at kenny.r.vilayvong.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Angela Charpia at angela.m.charpia.civ@us.navy.mil .

The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.