SPECIAL NOTICE
J -- A SERVICE AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT A SCANNING OPTICAL MICROSCOPE
- Notice Date
- 3/28/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Crane Division, 300 Highway 361, Building 3373, Crane, Indiana, 47522-5001, United States
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016416SNB59
- Archive Date
- 4/26/2016
- Point of Contact
- Mr. David Marks, Phone: 812-854-8203
- E-Mail Address
-
david.marks2@navy.mil
(david.marks2@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- N00164-16-S-NB59 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT - A SERVICE AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT A SCANNING OPTICAL MICROSCOPE PSC: J099 and NAICS: 334516 Issue Date: 28 MAR 2016 - Closing Date: 11 APR 2016 - 2:00 PM EDT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of market research for a service agreement to support a Scanning Optical Microscope (Manufacturer is PNU Technologies) used for assessments of Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) parts. This system is used extensively to failure analysis of microelectronics parts. The service contract provides two preventative maintenance visits per year to keep the microscope running at optimum efficiency. The service contract also provides support (ie parts and labor) if the microscope would ever break down. This service contract will eliminate a long work stoppage situation if a breakdown would occur. This will be a service contract for one year with four one year options. The service will be conducted at NSWC Crane, IN, in Building 3334. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division located at Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN intends to award a sole source service contract to PNU Technologies: 24010 Summit Woods Dr, Los Gatos, CA, 95033, (CAGE 5TKD8). PNU Technologies is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Only PNU Technologies possesses the following attributes of which are critical to both the timely and successful analysis/repair/maintenance of the SEMICAPS Scanning Optical Microscope. This effort will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is because PNU Technologies is the only qualified source identified to service the SEMICAPS Scanning Optical Microscope. PNU Technologies has the proprietary rights to all data, drawings and schematics and have in-house, both trained and licensed technical personnel as well as a stockpile of certified repair/replacement parts. These elements are all necessary and critical to enable both timely and accurate repairs of the SEMICAPS Scanning Optical Microscope identified above. In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is accepting information from companies potentially capable of meeting the requirements as described above. Companies with the capabilities to provide the service that meets the Government's requirement as stated above may respond. Responses shall address how a company is qualified to service the SEMICAPS Scanning Optical Microscope. Responses shall include availability, budgetary cost estimate, and lead time of the solution. All interested parties may submit company and product literature, a white paper no longer than 5 pages, and/or other pertinent information, such as an explanation as to why the Government should not procure this effort on a sole source basis as stated above. Responses to the Market Survey shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, Zip Code Business Size Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone Announcement Number: N00164-16-S-NB59 Please include the purpose/explanation of the response to the Market Survey, i.e. to better understand the Government requirements; to potentially become a viable source for future requirements; to take exception to the anticipated sole source as your company currently meets all of the Government requirements and can successfully complete the service requirements for the SEMICAPS Scanning Optical Microscope. The Government may contact RFI respondents to get clarification on the information submitted. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Contractors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation of requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the internet at www.sam.gov. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI/sources sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Market Survey information may be submitted to the Point of Contact (POC) any time prior to the expiration of this announcement. The POC for this effort is Mr. David Marks, david.marks2@navy.mil or 812-854-8203. The mailing address is: NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane Attention David Marks, Code 0221, Bldg 121 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Responses to this RFI/sources sought may be emailed to the POC above. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities.
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