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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Anton Paar USA located at 10215 Timber Ridge Dri... The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Anton Paar USA located at 10215 Timber Ridge Drive, Ashland VA 23005 to purchase two stress control shear rheometers for the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). The sole source justification is based on the following: The MCR 502 WESP model rheometer manufactured by Anton Paar is the only known instrument that meets: -The torque requirements: Rheometer one Rheometer two Maximum torque: at least 200 mNm Maximum torque: 230 mNm Minimum torque, rotation: 1 nNm Minimum torque, rotation: 1 nNm Minimum torque, oscillation: 1 nNm Minimum torque, oscillation: 0.5 nNm -The outputs raw signals: Rheometer one Rheometer two 4 analog output connections 4 analog output connections with a voltage range of -10 V to 10 V with a voltage range of -10 V to 10 V for raw signal analysis for raw signal analysis and -Provides optical access while operating within required temperature requirements: Rheometer one Rheometer two 225 mm vertical clearance; 225 mm vertical clearance; 190 mm diameter clearance 190 mm diameter clearance around rotational centerline around rotational centerline Market research has shown that Anton Paar USA is the sole company who can provide this equipment to NIST. Given these facts, Anton Paar USA is the only source reasonably available to provide the required equipment. The resulting purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The NAICS Code is 334516 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 am EST June 18th 2020, will be considered by the Government. 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 normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiry POCs: Donald.Graham@nist.gov National Institutes of Standards and Technologies NIST Acquisition Management Division (AMD) 100 Bureau Dr. Mail Stop 1640 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899-1640