Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR

JOINT COMBINED AIRCREW SYSTEM TESTER (JCAST) RECALIBRATION AND REPAIR

THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED AS AN RFI ANNOUCEMENT FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES

This document outlines the intent of the 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS) to procure JCAST recalibration and repair on a sole source basis from Chemring Energetic Devices. CED is the sole source to provide the services due to the reasons outlined below. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or solicitation, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. Since this is an RFI announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation.

This requirement is for repair and/or maintenance of JCAST P/N: 6177100-20 QTY: (1 EA) SN: 000395 and P/N: 6177100-20 QTY: (1 EA) SN: 000405. These devices are manufactured by CED, the contractor controls the design, characteristics, and production of the testers. CED also owns proprietary data rights for the testers. Due to patented technology and copyrighted software, Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc., as the original equipment manufacturer, is the only authorized source to produce and repair items listed in Section B beyond the scope of local Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) capabilities, according to Technical Orders 33D2-10-141-1 and 33D2-10-135-1.

Market research was conducted, however after further investigation, it was determined that none of the other vendors are deemed qualified to fulfill this requirement.

Based on the information above, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Chemring Energetic Devices Inc.

ALYANNA PARSONS, USAF

Contracting Officer