OCA 15 SEC, Video based, optical contact angle measuring device

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The U.S. Army RDECOM CC, Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21005-3013 has a requirement to procure the following items: OCA 15 SEC, Video based, optical contact angle measuring device; SD-D/M Single Dosing Bay; ES/2-D, Electronic syringe unit; SCA 20, PC Software module for contact angle measurement; SCA 21 software, calculation of surface free energy; Constant Pressure Lav Press powder dample configuration, and Installation and Training, 1 ea. The intended delivery date for the item(s) is 4 weeks Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other will satisfy the agency requirements, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to FDS, Bethpage, NY . This firm is the sole source of its patented products and its equipment is proprietary. FDS is the only source that developed a Power Tester generates industry standard measurements compressibility, cohesion and dispersibility. FDS is the only source that makes a Contact Angle Tester that is compatible in all aspects with industry specifications that describes the physical properties of TiO2 from the Manufacturer. Efforts to solicit other contractors are being made via this announcement in accordance with FAR 5.2. The anticipated cost of this acquisition is determined fair and reasonable by comparison of prices proposed in other purchases of this nature. All responses received within 5 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 2:00 PM EST, Friday, March 31, 2009. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.