Notice of Intent to Sole Source - 24QC147.pdf

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2BW Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Mats Federal contract opportunity
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FA460824QC147
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This document is a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Mats to Spartan Composites LLC. The 2nd Contracting Squadron at Barksdale AFB intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Spartan Composites LLC under FAR 13.106-1(b) for FOD Mats to be used on taxiways at Barksdale AFB, LA. The FOD Mats are a proprietary design protected by a U.S. patent, and market research has confirmed that Spartan Composites LLC is the only source reasonably available to meet the government's requirements. The notice states that the government will consider any information received after publication solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted in the future. Firms wishing to challenge the sole source decision must submit an interest letter demonstrating technical expertise, certifications, and the ability to compete for the acquisition, and provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government.

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Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source:

Project Title: FOD Mats

Reference Number: FA460824QC147

The 2nd Contracting Squadron, Barksdale AFB, hereby submits an intent to award a sole source notice. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Spartan Composites LLC under FAR 13.106-1(b) for FOD Mats on taxiways located on Barksdale AFB, LA. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i), Contracting o icers may solicit from one source if the contracting o icer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

An extended description of the product being acquired is as follows:

• HMWPE Trackout Control Mat

• Form-Stakes (18” or 24”)

• FODS Round Head Form Stake

• FODS Heavy Duty Screw Anchor

• Concrete Sleeve Anchor (asphalt)

• Mat Moving Tool

• Suitable Anchor for Concrete or Asphalt Substrate

*This notice does not constitute a solicitation document. Requests for such documents will not be considered. However, all information received after publication of this notice will be considered SOLELY for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received. Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and will not be cost or time prohibitive.*

FOD Mats are a proprietary design and protected by a US issued patent on behalf of Spartan Composites LLC. This design o ers a unique manipulation of vehicle tires by the pyramid structures to release trapped mud/debris/FOD from the tires upon contact with the mats. This manipulation of the tire tread is a passive capability and unique to FOD Mats. Market research was conducted and has confirmed that the above company is able to meet the government's needs. Accordingly, a sole source award will be made to Spartan Composites LLC.

Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:

Contracting Specialist: SrA Ti any Foster; (318) 456-6835; ti any.foster.3@us.af.mil

Contracting O icer: TSgt Randy Tedrow; (318) 456-3612; randy.tedrow@us.af.mil

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