Notice of Intent to award Sole Source_signed.pdf

Parties that believe they are able to fulfill this requirement are encouraged to e-mail oxana.kareva@us.af.mil, not later than Monday, September 9, 2024 by 11:00am AST.

Sources shall include in their information, a detailed capabilities statement stating their experience in providing the related work described in this notice, a point of contact with phone and e-mail information, business status (Socio-Economic Factors: 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business), business size based on NAICS 811213, and a positive statement of interest to submit a proposal.

Capabilities presented that do not specifically identify expertise in the relevant field will not be considered.

OXANA KAREVA

Contracting Officer

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority Section by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

379 Expeditionary Communication Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar has a requirement for the Personal Wireless Communication Systems Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services. The purpose is to provide 24/7/365 technical support services via telephone. The Services include warranty extension for the equipment listed in the Equipment Inventory Listing (SRX-2200s, KVL 4000, MC 5000, Digital Junction Box for MC5000, MCC 7500, APX 7500. APX 6500, IMPRESS Battery Charger (Multi-bay and Single-bay). The equipment will be sent from Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) to a depot off site for maintenance and repair. The contractor shall perform all services in accordance with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) specifications. The contractor must meet 98% repair rate per shipment and must meet 95% of shipment times to be shipped back to Al Udeid within 30 days of receipt. Provide depot repair for infrastructure, third-party and subscriber equipment. Repair all equipment using only OEM parts. The contractor must have a Service Depot with sufficient Land Mobile Radio (LMR) spares for quick turnaround of equipment requiring repair and meets physical security requirements. Spare equipment/part stock shall be of the same model as the equipment sent for repair. The program must have capabilities to repair Advanced Encryption System (AES) equipment within 30 calendar days. This ensures maximum turnaround of assets with minimal mission impact. Finally, the contractor must be Factory Trained in Motorola Astro Trunked and Conventional radio systems, MCC7500 console systems, MC3000, and APX/SRX/KVL/XTS series subscribers. Reference the attached draft Statement of Work for complete requirement details.

DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTORS UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED

ABOVE: It is our belief that Motorola Solutions is uniquely positioned to perform maintenance and repair for Motorola Personal Wireless Communication Systems Equipment. By nature of the proprietary hardware and software components, Motorola and Motorola Authorized Service Providers (a designation separate from `dealer', `reseller', or `manufacturers representative') are the only companies authorized by Motorola to perform warranty repairs and maintenance services on Motorola manufactured systems. Motorola is also the only vendor who can make factory certified modifications or enhancements to the hardware or software for the LMR communications network.