Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division (NSWC Corona Division) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research and to inform industry that the Government intends to award on a sole source  basis to Thermo Electron North America, LLC for the purchase of a new Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR). The Statement of Work is attached below.In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(a) – Preparation and Transmittal of Synopsis, this posting contains all elements.   It is requested that all interested Small Business concerns, including but not limited to HUBZone, 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), respond with a Capability Statement in order for the Government to determine the Sole Source Nature of this requirement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information

received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  All requests must include company name, address, POC name, telephone number, fax number, cage code, Business size, county and DUNS number. Any inquires that do not contain the specifications above may not receive a response. No telephone requests. Any inquiries into this notice shall be by email to the Point of Contact identified in the beta.sam.gov posting.  It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the beta.sam website for additional information related to this sources sought notice.Disclaimer:  This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and not a request for quotes/proposals.  It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government.  Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a task order as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.  Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought notice is strictly voluntary.