The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Federal Resources Supply Co., a small business in Stevensville, MD, under Other Than Full and Open Competition by the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, relative to acquiring one (1) Canberra Gamma Spectroscopy System. A Sources Sought Notice was posted during the period 23 Mar 2012 through 3 Apr 2012 which resulted in the identification of just one (1) small business reseller. This is a sole source requirement as the spectroscopy software must utilize existing Canberra gamma software packages and allow for complete control of existing Canberra acquisition interface and portable interface modules. A firm fixed-price purchase order will be issued on or about 6 July 2012 with a 90-120 delivery period. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Inquiries will only be accepted via e-mail to [email protected]. The Government will consider responses received by 5:00PM EST, 31 May 2012. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement 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 in the future. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a request for competition. No telephone requests will be honored.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and the size standard is 500 employees.

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