34 -- Gates Valves

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Center For Nanoscale Science and Technology, has a requirement for the following three (3) line items. 1. Seven (7) Series 10.8 UHV stainless steel, manual actuator, metal bellows, metal bonnet seal, vulcanized viton gate seal, conflate flanges with UNF threads, Gate Valves; 2.Three (3) Series 10.8 UHV stainless steel, manual actuator, metal bellows, metal bonnet seal, vulcanized viton gate seal, conflate flanges with UNF threads, Gate Valves; and 3. Two (2) Series 10.8 UHV stainless steel, pneumatic actuator, metal bellows, metal bonnet seal, vulcanized viton gate seal, conflate flanges with UNF threads, and UNF threads pump out port in position B1., Gate Valves. These items are required to be compatible with previously purchased spare parts. The gate valves are required to be identical to NIST?s existing stock to allow for interchangeability. This interchangeability can only be accomplished if the items have exactly the same physical dimension down to the 0.001 inch. ? As such, NIST intends to enter into a sole source purchase order with VAT Inc., Woburn, Massachusetts., under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c) (1) ? only one responsible source. The Government anticipates the award of a fixed price purchase order. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13 ? Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responses received by August 27, 2007, will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Written responses to this synopsis are required to contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. A request for quote will not be issued.