NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER. This is combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional info rmation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation--a written solicitation will not be issued. There is no solicitation number, for reference use PR Number W26MT9-4022-3002. The National Ground Intelligence Center, Char lottesville, VA is soliciting a sole source commercial-item purchase order (under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5) with 3D Systems, Inc., Valencia, CA. Proposed acquisition is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one sour ce under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) FAR 6.302-1. This action is for the purchase of Model VIPER S12, Viper si2, Stereolithography Apparatus and associated conversion bulbs for PCA equipment Item 0001: QTY 1 each; Item 000 2: QTY 1 each. Delivery to 2201 Deer Creek Loop, APG, MD 21005. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items must be included with the offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions â €“ Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition including 52.203-6—Restrictions on Subcontra ctor Sales to the Government with Alt I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3); 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14); 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126), ; 52.22-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmat ive Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C 4212); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 333 2). The DFARS clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions..Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition including 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582); . The DFARS Cla use 252.204-7004—Required Central Contractor Registration applies. Full FAR/DFARS text may be obtained at website http://www.arnet.gov/far. IMPORTANT--Only offerors who are registered in the Central Contractor Database are eligible for award (referen ce DFARS Clause 52.204-7004 or see web site http://ccr.edi.disa.mil). This NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. NO PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS/EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All quo tations (with capability statements) received within 5 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government; however, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order 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. This procurement is set-aside 100% for small business; NAICS Code 33399 9. All responsible sources should submit a quote to fax number (434) 980-7267 or by e-mail to Susan Nelson, Contract Specialist, [email protected]. See Numbered Notes 1 & 22

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