RSL Maintenance Renewal

Solicitation N00421-14-T-0555 is issued as intent to sole source. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, and to solicit and negotiate the proposed purchase order on a sole source basis with North American Technology, Inc. "DBA" RSL Testing Systems, under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 13.106-1(b). RSL Testing Systems is the manufacturer of the Rising Step Load (RSL) type test equipment for Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing currently staged in Building 2188 Patuxent River, Maryland. RSL is the only source certified to perform maintenance/service. The operating software is proprietary and cannot be maintained by other manufacturer. Procurement is a total set-aside for small business under the authority of FAR Part 52.219-6. This is firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the offeror's initial offer should represent the vendor's best quote in terms of price and technical acceptability. See Attached RFQ. Solicitation will close on 02 September 2014 at 0900 EST. The Government will not pay for any information received. For information contact: Bernie Cortez at 301-757-6530, FAX: 301-995-0857, or email: [email protected]