Circular Geometry Machine Upgrade

AFMETCAL at Heath OH intends to solicit and award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12-Acquisition of Commercial Items for the purchase of Circular Geometry Machine Upgrade to Mahr Inc. (Cage 21938). Mahr is the manufacturer of the original equipment, and this procurement is for the upgrade of AFMETCAL's original system. Only Mahr (original OEM) can supply the components currently used in the MMQ400 system which function with the calibration standards currently supported in the Air Force Primary Standards Lab (AFPSL). This procurement will provide the best value to the Government at this time. The Government envisions a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The anticipated quantity is 1 unit on the base contract. The requirement is for Circular Geometry Machine Upgrade in accordance with the Purchase Description, which is available for download at this site. A copy of the approved J&A is also posted with this notification. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by AFMETCAL. Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required item within fifteen (15) days of this publication. Interested parties should submit questions to Allen Kurella at allen.kurella@us.af.mil. Only electronic submissions will be