Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Wika Thermometry Bridge for Direct Drop in Replacement for Gauge Block Interferometer
UST Ref No: 104249236
Deadline: 26 Jul 2024
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: NB685100-24-02688
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 USC 3304(a)(1); FAR 13.106-1(b)., with HEXAGON METROLOGY LTD, METROLOGY HOUSE, HALESFIELD 13, TELFORD TF74PL for the procurement of a Wika thermometry bridge.
The sole source justification is based on the following:
The NIST Dimensional Metrology Group (DMG) calibrates gauge blocks as part of our charge to provide critical measurement to the whole of U.S. industry and research and academic organizations. We employ a Hexagon-NPL gauge block interferometer to perform these calibrations. This system has a built-in temperature system, which is an integrated part of our gauge block interferometer, is not fully functional.
Because this is a unique gauge block measuring system, employed, almost exclusively, by national measurement institutes, like NIST, and primary standards laboratories for our military, there is only one manufacturer who manufactures this system (HEXAGON METROLOGY LTD). They are the sole qualified source to provide the necessary bridge and custom hardware to replace our existing failed bridge.
During Market Research Hexagon Metrology Ltd was identified as the only manufacturer that can provide the direct replacement bridge and the proprietary custom hardware for 100% compatible with the existing equipment.
The resulting purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The NAICS Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties who regard themselves as capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Responses received by 11:00 pm AM EDT July 26, 2024, will be considered by the Government. Responses must be submitted via email to th...
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Wika Thermometry Bridge for Direct Drop in Replacement for Gauge Block Interferometer - USA Tender

The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Wika Thermometry Bridge for Direct Drop in Replacement for Gauge Block Interferometer. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 104249236 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2024-07-26.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.