NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Keysight Laser System Instruments

DESCRIPTION:The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) intends to negotiate , on a sole source basis, with Keysight Technologies Inc.; 9780 S Meridian Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112-5910 for the purchase of a laser system to be utilized by NIST's Physical Measurements Laboratory (PML). The statutory authority for this acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b).***** Sole source determination is based on the need to acquire a Keysight Laser System that collectively include optical components, source laser, and software that is compatible with an existing NIST micrometer purchased from Keysight in 2016. The Keysight components will be used to make a similar system for an interagency agreement with the U.S. Navy. In order to ensure accuracy and continuity of results the system must be configured to the same specifications as the existing system.Keysight Technologies Inc. is the sole manufacturer and

distributor of the equipment identified that meets the required minimum specifications.*****The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.*****A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon 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.*****No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; however, all responsible sources interested may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 17, 2019 will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted via email to tracy.bisson@nist.gov or robert.cowins@nist.govContracting Office Address:100 Bureau DriveBldg. 301, Mail Stop 1640Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-0001Contact Information: Tracy M Bisson, Contract Specialist , Phone 3019758448, Email tracy.bisson@nist.gov Office Address :100 Bureau Drive, Building 301Room B130 Gaithersburg MD 20899-1410 Location: Acquisition Management Division Set Aside: N/A