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The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with Master S... The United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division (AMD) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with Master Scanner USA LLC, 7158 Industrial Park Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060 for the purchase of a contact-scanning thread measuring instrument to be utilized by NIST's Physical Measurements Laboratory (PML). The statutory authority for this acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b). ***** Sole source determination is based on the need to acquire a contact-scanning thread measuring instrument that includes a system that uses contact-thread measurements and that offers single system that measures thread gauge's features: size, shape and form. The specification for contact-thread measurements are required as previous research into this subject using non-contact equipment resulted in experiment failure to collect data on highly reflective surfaces and steep thread angles. Having one system that can meet all gauge features is essential as using multiple instruments and setups significantly increases time and cost. Market research into commercially available products, which included sources sought AMD-SS19-13, has shown only the Master Scanner XPL-2000 contact-scanning thread measuring instrument can meet all these requirements. Master Scanner USA LLC is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the equipment identified that meets the required minimum specifications. *****The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333517 - Machine Tool Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. *****A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. *****No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; however, all responsible sources interested may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 9, 2019 will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted via email to tracy.bisson@nist.gov or forest.crumpler@nist.gov Contracting Office Address: 100 Bureau Drive Bldg. 301, Mail Stop 1640