51--SOLE SOURCE - TORQUE WRENCH

This solicitation is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/ While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-09-T-0245 http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/working/contracting/default.aspx is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. This proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Snap-On Incorporated, DBA Snap-On Tools, 19220 San Jose Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748-1497 and their distributors. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). This requirement is for the following:CLIN: 0001 Torque Wrench, Preset 100 IN-LB T with Insulated Tube P/N 25T-2RXSNAVYCLIN: 0002 Torque Wrench, Preset 630 IN-LB T with Insulated Tube P/N 60T-2RXSNAVY This will be a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement covering years 2011 through the year 2015. Minimum quantities of 10 and maximum quantities of 188. This contract will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Delivery is required FOB DESTINATION NSWC Crane, IN 47522-5001 within 8 weeks after award of order. Final inspection and acceptance will be at destination. Quotes that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. Selection shall extend to the Government a standard sales warranty provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Crane web site, FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Crane web site, FedBizOpps and/or NECO for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be faxed to David Myers, FAX 812-854- 3465 or e-mailed to david.r.myers2@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 30 Jul 2010 at 4:30 P.M. local time. All others may submit a quote that will be reviewed by the Government. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.