Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source.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 FA441824P0091. The 628th Contracting Squadron, 101 E. Hill Blvd., Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for the PACE hearing protection and training at Joint Base Charleston, SC – Air Base.

The 628th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to Pro Flight Gear, LLC, 12090 N.

Thornydale Rd. Ste. 110-450, Marana, AZ 85658 United States.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), the proposed contract action is for a supply and 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 purchase and training of PACE hearing protection for the 437th

SOS 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: The system desired for purchase is Passive

Attenuation Communications Earphone (PACE). The system is only offered for purchase from the owner of the proprietary technology, Pro Flight Gear, LLC This company is the single-source for this system and cannot be replicated by any competitor due to patent law.

(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: FPDS was searched to find similar awards made for PACE hearing equipment. One result was found and the information is as follows: FA487716PB059, PRO FLIGHT GEAR LLC, 78LH4, small business, $35,166.80, one 1 offer received, not competed under SAP.

(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 Technical Sergeant Hilton Huff at phone (843) 963-4547 or email, hilton.huff@us.af.mil.

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