# NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Purchase and installation of new proprietary 8800MT controller and software technology for five (5) government owned 8800R Series Servo frames and retrofit of three (3) government owned MTS Test Star Servo hydraulic frames

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w911qx24q0175

- Solicitation number: W911QX24q0175
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Awarded to Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W6QK ACC-APG Adelphi (W911QX)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Adelphi, Maryland
- County: Prince George's County (FIPS 24033). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-george-s-county-md-24033
- City: Adelphi. https://abierto.us/cities/adelphi-md-2400400
- First posted: May 29, 2024
- Last posted: May 29, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2cbbe4204cf44618ba55f9be1c01ecaf/view

## Description

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901(e)(2), implemented by FAR 13.501(a) -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, based on specialized nature and proprietary technology in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) designs.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Instron, 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA 02062, for the purchase and installation of new proprietary 8800MT controller and software technology for five (5) government owned 8800R Series Servo frames and retrofit of three (3) government owned MTS Test Star Servo hydraulic frames. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses to this notice are due on or before 05/XX/2024 by email to Alex Cheatham, alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil. Point of Contact for this notice is Alex Cheatham, alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Illinois Tool Works Inc. (UEI CM3YHLY12DF5)
- Contract: W911QX24P0205, purchase order
- Obligated: $481,812.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number W911QX24Q0175 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office W911QX (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_W911QX24P0205_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 29, 2024: Presolicitation, due June 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 2cbbe4204cf44618ba55f9be1c01ecaf. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2cbbe4204cf44618ba55f9be1c01ecaf/view

## Points of contact

- ALEXANDER CHEATHAM, alexander.k.cheatham.civ@army.mil, 5756784963

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