Notice of Intent.pdf

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 F1M3E34003AQ02. The 628th Contracting Squadron, 101 E. Hill Blvd., Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for the delivery of two

(2) computers to upgrade the airfield ADB lighting control system to meet AF security system requirements at North Field North, SC.

The 628th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to Allen Enterprises INC. Airport Lighting Equipment Sales and Service 5659 Commerce DR

STE 100

Orlando, Florida 32839-2964.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), the proposed contract action is for a product 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 purchase of two (2) computers to upgrade the airfield lighting control system to meet AF security system requirements.

(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 equipment and associated parts.

(5) Demonstration of Unique Qualifications: Allen Enterprises is the only manufacturer and distributer in the Southeast Region of the parts needed.

(6) Description of Solicitation Efforts: IAW FAR 5.102(a)(2), this notice will be posted on the

Government-wide Point of Entry (beta.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: After the replacement of ADB products will be reevaluated during system reconstruction, the Government will continue to survey the market for authorized service providers for future requirements

(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 marketplace 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 SSgt Mikel Sessions, Contracting Officer, (843) 963-3722; email mikel.sessions@us.af.mil.

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