Notice of Intent_Air Traffic Control Tower Shades.pdf

Notice of Intent

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This is a special notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 5.2 – Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The contracting office for this notice is the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy, CO 80840.

The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a sole source commercial contract using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR parts 12 & 13 to Rogue Industries, LLC. located at 217 MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY, SUITE 112, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548. The authority for this non-competitive award is 10 USC 2304(c)(l), only one responsible source. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332510 and the PSC is 7230. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 750 employees. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-04 effective 2 June 2023. The Government has deemed Rogue Industries, LLC. to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance.

a. Only one responsible source and no other item will satisfy the USAFA requirement.

b. A sources sought was posted to sam.gov using Notice ID: FA700023Q0064 on 19 Jul 2023 and only Rogue Industries, LLC. responded that they are capable of meeting the detailed requirements outlined in ADDENDUM A.

c. This request is issued for the 306 OSS/OSAT. Anticipated award on or before 1 Aug 2023 (subject to availability of funds) as a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

Considering the above, there is only solution that meets USAFA's requirement. Therefore, the contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available IAW FAR 13.106-l(b)(1).

REQUIREMENT: See ADDENDUM A

A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. Based on market research conducted, the Government intends to proceed with this sole source action. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement. Interested concerns must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Responses and questions shall be submitted to ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil no later than 10:00 AM MDT on 28 July 2023. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-l(f) and will not be answered.

Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov/.

The Government bears no legal liability for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsmen, mailto:ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil http://sam.gov/ http://sam.gov/

Notice of Intent

James Anderson 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103

USAFA, CO 80840

Telephone number 719-333-3829 Fax 719-333-9018 Email: james.anderson.72@us.af.mil

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU or AFISRA level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

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13 July 2023

STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTROL TOWER SHADES REPLACEMENT

USAFA WO#:

Project Title: USAFA Control Tower Shades Replacement Project Location: Air Traffic Control Tower, USAF Academy, CO

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

A. SCOPE:

i. Overview: This document sets forth the requirement to replace the shades in the Air Traffic Control Tower with an FAA rated automated film shade system to maintain the line of sight at all times for the controllers.

These shades are required to reduce the sun’s direct and reflective glare to assist the controller’s in providing safe and effective service to as many as 30 airborne aircrafts. The Contractor must provide all materials necessary to supply the requirement as well as the labor associated with the installation process. All work must be performed to the complete satisfaction of the Project Manager (PM).

ii. Locations: The Contractor shall replace the existing shades and all associated hardware in the control cab shown in Attachment 1, Tower Window Outline.

B. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

i. Shade System:

a) Provide 24 spring-loaded FAA film shades operated by sill-mounted motors.

b) Provide/install 24 Rapid Rise™ Series: #CD3-32HW (oper. 24 shades independently).

c) Provide touch screen master panel with programmable shade/zone operation.

d) Central touch screen is sole operator. No worksite switching is included.

e) Installation by experienced, factory certified crew.

f) Remove all packaging/work waste to create a clean operation site at conclusion.

ii. Shade Measurements:

Location/ Product Identifier W1 x H x W2 (Inches) Amount Tower Cab/unknown 53x81x49.5 8 Tower Cab/unknown 49.5x81x49.5 4 Tower Cab/unknown 91x81x83 4

ADDENDUM A

Tower Cab/unknown 79x81x79 2 Tower Cab/unknown 77.5x81x73.5 4 Tower Cab/unknown 73x81x73.5 2

Total 24

iii. Electrical:

a) Run power to 24 windows units; run control wiring from each window to master panel.

b) Provide (2) circuits from existing GE power panel in ATC tower, 120amp each.

c) Provide branch circuit wiring, series to 12 units each, 2 runs.

d) Provide Cat5e for unit and controller hookup.

C. REQUIREMENTS:

i. Working Hours: The USAF Academy Air Traffic Control Tower is an operational facility critical to the operation of Air Traffic. The Contractor may be required to work outside normal working hours to alleviate obstruction to operations.

ii. Work Area/ Site Prep: The Contractor shall maintain a clean work area as well as protect current/ existing equipment from possible damages.

Caution should be used and disruption must be held to a minimum. Any protective equipment, if provided by FAA, must be utilized by the Contractor during installation. There may be times when Air Traffic personnel require work to be halted. Every effort will be made by the FAA, however, to minimize the number and duration of these down times.

iii. Protection of Property: The Contractor shall protect the equipment and facility from damage. Personnel installing or replacing shades shall not place equipment (i.e. ladders) against the glass panels. Efforts to complete the installation/replacement process must include adherence to OSHA standards.

iv. Clean-Up: The Contractor shall be responsible for any clean-up associated with the delivery and installation including the removing and disposing of the old shades and any debris/trash generated by the work. Once the work is complete, the Contractor shall clean the entire work area to the satisfaction of the PM.

v. Visitor Passes:

a) All contractor personnel shall have passes/badges obtained in accordance with USAFA procedures no later than one (1) day prior to start of on-site work.

vi. Schedule:

a) The Contractor must develop and submit for approval an installation schedule. The schedule will be coordinated through the PM prior to submission.

b) Work schedules must be coordinated with the USAFA Project Manager at least two (2) weeks in advance.

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ALL SHADES ARE 81” IN LENGTH. All measurements on the inside are the bottom of the shades, the outer measurements are the top. All measurements are done by a controller and will need to be re-measured by the contractor.