Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces its intention to negotiate and issue a sole source award to Dobeck Performance, 157 Progressive Dr, Belgrade, MT 59714 to make a custom Dynamometer meeting CPSC’s range of vehicle size requirements. These requirements include the requirements needed to test ATVs to the ANSI/SVIA1-2017 standard.

CPSC’s requirements include the dynamometer being mobile, the dyanamometer’s front and rear drums having supplemental motors and software to generate required RPM based on horsepower and torque applied by ATV/ROVs weighing as low as 200 lbs and up to as high as 2,300 lbs, and the dynamometer including a fan to generate and simulate real world wind resistance. Multiple sources were sought for information.

CPSC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(b)(2)(B). The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 12 & FAR Subpart 13 procedures. Interested persons may identify their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) business days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any quotation/response must be in writing and can be sent via email to the Contract Specialist at rbeechum@cpsc.gov by 1:00pm Eastern Time, June15, 2023. No phone calls will be accepted.