--Analysis of Ferrous Artifacts

The Philadelphia District intends to solicit and award on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to Hunter Research, Inc., 120 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. This procurement is using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement is for follow-on work performed by Hunter Research, Inc. that developed a research program for the material to be analyzed. This is the third phas e of an archaeological data recovery at the National Register eligible St. Georges Blacksmith Shop in Delaware. No RFQ will be issued based on this notice. However, all information received within three (3) calendar days after date of publication of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for information received. All contractors are required to be registered in the DODs Central Contract Register before award as required by DFARS 204.7300. Information on obtaining registration may be obtain ed by phoning 1-888-227-2423 or by accessing the following Internet website: http://www.ccr.gov. The NAICS code is 541720 and the small business size standard is $6 million.