66--Intent to Sole Source- AVLTest Systems

The U.S. EPA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with AVL Test Systems to purchase the following items: 1.Two AVL BO5940SP Pressure Regulators 2.Two AVL BV2727SP Fuel Pumps 3.One Large Spare Parts Kit for the AVL 735S Fuel Meter 4.One Large Spare Parts Kit for the AVL 753C Fuel conditioner The Testing and Advanced Technology Division uses AVL Fuel Systems in Heavy Duty Engine Testing. The three AVL fuel systems are located in NVFEL?s Heavy Duty Engine Testing sites HD1, HD2 and HD5. Each AVL fuel system is comprised of three main components: the AVL 753CHM100 Fuel Conditioning System, the AVL 7351CME Fuel Mass Flow Meter and the AVL PR3 pressure regulator module, each designed to handle up to 100% alcohol containing fuels. The parts listed are required to replace broken and worn internal parts within the existing AVL Fuel measurement and conditioning modules in EPA?s Heavy Duty Engine test cells. The systems are configured, hard-wired, rigidly plumbed and proprietarily programmed to accept AVL replacement parts. The replacement parts come with factory settings specified to meet specific AVL applications. EPA has identified AVL Test Systems as the only contractor able to meet the requirements of this procurement. This procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 12 Commercial Items and Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETATIVE QUOTATIONS. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Sources wishing to be considered by the agency MUST submit documentation to the office identified in this notice. Documentation must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice. Submit your request in writing to Angela Lower at the address shown above or email at [email protected]. Telephone requests will not be honored.