Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Cypres 2 Devices.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Reference Number is FA441824Q0025. The 628th Contracting Squadron, 101 E. Hill Blvd., Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for the installation of a Duress Alarm system at Joint Base Charleston, SC - Air Base.

The 628th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to SSK Military Industries, Inc, 1008 Monroe Rd, Lebanon, OH, 45036.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), the proposed contract action is for a service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(ii). This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation that shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The justification for the sole source requirements as follows: In accordance with FAR 6.303-2:

(1) Agency and Activity: 628 Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC.

(2) Nature of action for approval: Sole source acquisition.

(3) This procurement is for the Cypres 2 Devices for the 437th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base

(4) Justification Rationale: IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), one source is capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the system equipment and associated parts.

(5) Demonstration of Unique Qualifications: A detailed list of salient characteristics will be attached to this Notice of Intent.

(6) Description of Solicitation Efforts: IAW FAR 5.102(a)(2), this notice will be posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry (SAM.gov) and retained in the contract file to document the rationale for a sole source award.

(7) The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

(8) Description of market research: market research was conducted to identify other potential company(s) that can provide the required product or service. The only vendor found on GSA was Divine Imaging. A RFQ/RFI on GSA Advantage was posted and when it closed, zero quotes were received.

(9) Other supporting facts: N/A

(10) Interested Sources: N/A

(11) Actions to prevent barriers that may lead to restricted consideration in the future: The Government will continue to surveille the market for any changes or new entries to the market place that may allow for the use of other vendors in future requirements.

(12) This justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief. Address questions to Technical Sergeant Hilton Huff at (843) 963-4547, email hilton.huff@us.af.mil.

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Salient Characteristics Cypres 2 1500/35A a unit set to activate at approx. 1,500 ft above the DZ (Drop Zone) if vertical speed is faster than approx. 35 m/s (about 78 mph).

Nato Stock No. – 1670-12-361-9580 (Must be able to provide exact item under NSN) Model – Cypres 2 1500/35 1-pin

Features

• The Cypres 2 consists of a control unit, a processing unit and a single release unit (cutter) for 1-pin reserve containers or two release units (cutters) for 2-pin reserve containers.

• Water proof for up to 15 minutes to depth of 15 ft(5 meters) in both freshwater/saltwater.

• Operating Temp - -25 degree F to +145 degree F