--3000 and 3500 psig rupture discs

ERDC Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to AWC, Inc., 6655 Exchequer Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70809-5148 for FIKE brand of 3500 and 3000 PSIG rupture discs. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities/qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 1000 hrs Central Time Zone on 22 September 2008. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the government to: [email protected].