66 -- HELICONE MIXER

Notice Date

May 25, 2001

Contracting Office

Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSSB-ACC-AA, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5066

ZIP Code

21005-5066

Solicitation Number

W813LT-1102-7017

Response Due

June 8, 2001

Point of Contact

Jean Craig, Contract Specialist, FAX 410-278-6522

Description

The US Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of (1) 2CV Helicone Mixer, (2)Insulated Bowl, mineral wool fiberglass, (3) Alloy 2205 mixing blades, pair, (4)Explosion proof inverter duty motor, (5) Hydraulic bowl lift system. Specifications for each item are available in the RFQ. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). ARL intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 with Design Integrated Technology (DIT), Warrington, VA. It has been determined that this company is the manufacturer of propellant/explosive mixers that can accommodate the batch size required (14-140g) by the government's specific requirements. The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing via FAX 410-278-6522 to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered non-responsive to this synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Telephonic communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. See numbered Notes 22 and 89*****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010530/66SOL001.HTM (W-145 SN50N102)