Notice to Sole source - 24QC079.pdf

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PRC - 161 Federal contract opportunity
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FA460824QC079
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Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command

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This document is a Special Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to L3Technologies, Inc. for L3Harris Battle Awareness and Targeting System - Dismounted (BATS-D) AN/PRC-161 Handheld Link Radios on behalf of the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 6.302-1, as there is only one responsible source that can meet the government's requirements. L3Harris has the exclusive right to sell the BATS-D radios, and market research has confirmed they can satisfy the government's needs. The government is not soliciting proposals at this time, but will consider any information received to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted in the future. Firms desiring to challenge the sole source action must submit a letter demonstrating their technical expertise and ability to compete without cost or time constraints. Any questions should be directed to the contracting personnel identified in the notice.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

2D CONTRACTING SQUADRON (AFGSC)

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE LOUISIANA

06 June 2024

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Special Notice of Intent To Award Sole Source FA460824QC079 - L3 Harris Battle

Awareness and Targeting System - Dismounted (BATS-D) AN/ PRC-161 Handheld Link Radio.

1. 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 L3Technologies, Inc. under

FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) for - L3 Harris Battle Awareness and Targeting System - Dismounted (BATS-D)

AN/ PRC-161 Handheld Link Radios on behalf of the 49 Test and Evaluation Squadron at Barksdale

AFB. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One

Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement.

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

Part Number Part Description Quantity

12043-1850-01 TRADE-IN KIT, AN/PRC-117F TO

AN/PRC-117G(V) 1(C)

12043-8940-0011 SW, FACTORY OPTION,

SATURN

12043-8940-0012 S BATTERY ELIMINATOR, CARC

GREEN, NA CORD, EU ADAP

12006-8010-01 KIT, MUOS, DIPLEXER, ATP,

RF3081, PRC-117G

RF-5910-PS005 BATTERY ELIMINATOR, CARC

GREEN, NA CORD, EU ADAP

3. . * 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. *

4. L3Harris’s Battlefield Awareness and Targeting System-Dismounted (BATS-D) /AN/PRC-161 Radio was and is designed, maintained and manufactured L3Harris. In addition, L3H has the exclusive right to sell such items. The BATS-D design IP exclusively belongs to or is licensed to L3H. L3 Technologies Inc operates as a subsidiary of L3Harris. 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 L3 Technologies Inc.

5. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:

SrA Shakera Wilson, Contracting Specialist, at shakera.wilson@us.af.mil, (318) 456-3539, or

Mr. Ronnie Bushue, Contracting Officer, at ronnie.bushue.1@us.af.mil, (318) 456-6887

Mr. Ronnie Bushue CIV, DAF

Contracting Officer

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