66 -- Piezo actuators, translators, and power supplies

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, on behalf of the Ceramics Division, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1), with PI (Physik Instrumente), LP of Auburn, Massachusetts, to purchase Piezo actuators, translators, and power supplies (as listed below). The items are to replace existing failing Piezo actuators, translators, and power supplies. The current instruments rely on the devices and designs as manufactured specifically by PI and only Piezo devices from PI are compatible. Mfg Part #: M-653.00 / Differential Micrometer Drive, 5mm Mfg Part #: E-663.00 / LVPZT Piezo Amplifier, -20 to 120V, 3 channels Mfg Part #: P-840K064 / P-840.6BV - Preloaded Open-Loop Piezo Actuator (LVPZT), 90 micro meter with Ball Tip and 1 meter Kapton Cable Mfg Part #: P-840K063 / P-840.6B - Preloaded Open-Loop Piezo Actuator (LVPZT), 90 micrometer, with Ball Tip and 1 meter Kapton Cable , no vent holes Mfg Part #: P-840K065 / P-840, 2BV - Preloaded Open-Loop Piezo Actuator (LVPZT) 30 micrometer with Ball Tip and 1 meter Kapton Cable Sole Source determination is based on the need to maintain 100 percent compatibility with existing equipment at NIST. As the required technology is proprietary to PI, no other manufacturer has commercially available instruments that would be 100 percent compatible with NIST?s existing equipment. PI (Physik Instrumente), LP, of Auburn, Massachusetts is a subsidiary of PI (Physik Instrumente) headquartered in Germany. There are no other manufacturers or resellers of these items in the U.S. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, responses received by June 1, 2007 will be considered by the Government. 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 normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.