GLOBAL DIGITAL SYSTEMSCYCLIC TRIAXIAL EQUIPMENT

SOLE SOURCE NOTICE: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by 1600 MST Wednesday, 16 Jan 2013 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract 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. Sole Source is based upon this vendor being the only manufacturer/vendor able to satisfy this requirement: The Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Group, Denver, Colorado, intends to award on a single-source basis to Global Digital Systems, Unit 32 Murrell Green Business Park, London Road Hook, rg27-9gr. i. The requirement is for one (1) Cyclic Triaxial Machine. ii. Machine is to have the following characteristics: a) Must be compatible software used in Global Digital System instruments b) Machine must be capable of load AND displacement controlled testing iii) System must consist of the following components: a) Advanced Dynamic Triaxial Testing System DYNTTS b) DYNTTS 5HZ c) V2 New Style 200cc / 3MPa Standard Cell Pressure/Volume Controller d) V2 New Style 200cc / 3MPa Standard Black e) Single Phase isolating transformer f) Modular oftware kernel module and dongle for data acquisition only g) Standard saturation and consolidation module h) Standard Triaxial testing module i) Advanced loading module: Load control low j) Advanced Dynamic Triaxial Testing Module k) Installation, testing and training iv) All pricing is to include all incurred costs(i.e. travel, shipping, delivery, etc) Competition is restricted to only one source per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This procurement will be awarded using FAR Part 12 Commercial Item procedures. Anticipated award date is January 22, 2013. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal by 3:30pm MST, January 16, 2013, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions regarding this notice shall be directed to Marcus Johnson, Contact Specialist at 303-445-2492. Responses to this notice shall be submitted to Marcus Johnson, Contract Specialist, via e-mail to [email protected].