NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MICHIGAN SCIENTIFIC SW-SR2 STEERING EFFORT TORQUE AND ANGLE TRANSDUCER
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eb02944691e042d388ca1e06c4078038/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 5:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of two Michigan Scientific SW-SR2 Steering Effort Torque and Angle Transducers, including necessary clamp sets. This specialized equipment is critical for mission-oriented automotive testing at the Automotive Test Center, and market research has confirmed that Michigan Scientific Corporation is the only supplier capable of meeting the specific requirements for this proprietary model. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability in writing by April 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. For further inquiries, contact Patrick Drabinski at patrick.j.drabinski.civ@army.mil or Birgit M. Jones at birgit.m.jones.civ@army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
PATRICK J. DRABINSKI
patrick.j.drabinski.civ@army.mil
BIRGIT M. JONES
birgit.m.jones.civ@army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
a FAR Part13_OFTOC_Short of Award_Steer Effort_Redacted.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 1:04 PM UTC
The document outlines the government's intention to award a sole source contract for the SR-SW2 Steering Wheel Torque and Angle Transducer, which is exclusively provided by Michigan Scientific Corporation (Cage Code 0SVV1). Market research confirmed that this proprietary model is essential for mission-critical automotive testing at the Automotive Test Center (ATC) and that no other suppliers can meet these specifications. Consequently, the government determined there is little chance of receiving competitive offers from other small businesses. A notice of intent to award this sole source will be published for 14 business days in line with FAR 5.201 regulations. Additionally, the government is committed to monitoring industry capabilities and will seek competitive bids for future needs should a new source become available as requirements evolve. This document reflects the government's adherence to procurement protocols while recognizing the limitations of available suppliers for specialized equipment.
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