SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - GLENN MILLS INC.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.106-1) with Glenn Mills Inc., 220 Delawanna Ave., Clifton, NJ, 07014-1550, as the only responsible source that can provide an instrument with high pressure for cell rupture, compatible with biological studies. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Environmental Laboratory requires means for monitoring biological effects of chemicals and other stressors on microbes, insects, birds, and mammals. The basic requirements for this French Pressure Cell System are as follows: 1. Accommodate samples volumes of up to 35 mls 2. Generate internal pressure cell levels of up to 40,000 psi 3. Have an Automatic Internal Safety Stop to prevent pistons from contacting bottom of the pressure cell 4. Have an Automatic Hydraulic Pressure Release when in full down stop position The French Pressure System G-M Model 11 consisting of the French Press G-M, Standard Pressure Cell manufactured by Glenn Mills, Inc. meets these basic requirements. This company is the sole source that provides French Pressure Cell Systems. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures. There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 423830 with a Small Business Size Standard of 100 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including price, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same or similar product. All capability statements received by the closing date of this publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability statements shall be submitted only by e-mail as a Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to [email protected]. Statements are due by 1200 (12:00pm) Central Standard Time 22 November 2012. No phone calls will be accepted. Point of Contact Amanda Andrews, Contract Specialist, Phone 601-634-5249, Email [email protected] Place of Performance Address: USACE/ERDC EL - ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS Postal Code: 39180-6199 Country: UNITED STATES