67--Intent to Sole Source with Creaform for a HandySCAN 3D handheld scanner

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) in support of U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) intends to negotiate solely (as prescribed om FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) with Creaform, 5825 rue St-Georges, Levis, Quebec G6V 4L2, for the procurement of a HandySCAN 300, Vxmodel software and laptop with onsite training. These items are required to support a 3D printer. Specifically This system must fit the general description of a hand held self-positioning 3D laser scanning system. The system must utilize an eye safe class II laser to generate accurate, repeatable, and high resolution 3D data. It must have direct mesh output, and real-time visualization of the scanned surface. The system must be a portable device that fits into a case the size of a carry-on. It must be self-positioning and have freedom of movement, user friendly, have a short learning curve, be lightweight and handheld. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334118 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. This announcement constitutes the only notice by the government; a written solicitation will not be issued. All sources that believe they are eligible to provide these items must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide the items outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered an affirmative response. This Special Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. If no written responses are received by the date listed below, which reflects fifteen (15) days after the publication of this notice, the purchase will be awarded without further remark. All questions and responses concerning this notice shall be emailed to Ms. Jennifer Hayden at [email protected]. Interested concerns must identify their capability in writing to the above e-mail address or by mail to the address listed below no later than 12:00 pm EST, Monday June 23, 2014.