TMS Calibration System Upgrade

The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Squadron (AFTC/PZIOA) Eglin AFB, FL intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to The Modal Shop, Inc., 3149 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241-1516 to upgrade the current TMS Shock Accelerometer Calibration System to add vibration accelerometer calibration and dynamic pressure calibration capabilities. Anticipated Award Date is 02 JUNE 2015. It is in the best interest of the Government to award a sole source contract. CLIN 0001: Model 9155D-905M01, Dynamic Pressure Sensor Option for Model 9155 Calibration System CLIN 0002: Model 9905-REF25K, Reference Sensor for Model 9905 Series Calibration Products CLIN 0003: Model 9905-REFKIT, Spare Reference Gauge and Panel Meter for TMS 9905 Series Dynamic Pressure Calibration Products CLIN 0004: Model 9905-ADP001, Calibration Mounting Fixture for Endevco 8511A Series Sensors on Model 905 Series from TMS CLIN 0005: Model 9905-ADP006, Calibration Mounting Fixture for Kistler Model 217C and 617C for use on TMS 9905 Series Calibrators CLIN 0006: Model 443B02, 1-Challen System, Dual-Mode Charge Amplifier CLIN 0007: Model 9155M02, Converts K9525D Based System to a 9155D Based System. CLIN 0008: Model 9155D-4461, DAQ Hardware Upgrade Option to the NI 4461 Data Acquisition Card CLIN 0009: Model 9155-SC, One Year Service Contract for 9155 System. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The Modal Shop is the OEM of the existing shock accelerometer calibration system and is the only known vendor capable of upgrading the equipment to add vibration accelerometer calibration and dynamic pressure calibration capabilities that meet the Government's requirements. This authority is supported by an approved sole source justification. It is the Government's intent to proceed with the sole-source action. The applicable NAICS code is 334419. The size standard is defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 750 employees. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government will consider all responses received within 10 calendar days of publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions shall be submitted electronically to [email protected] .