SOCA - DAC Install Repair.pdf

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – Draco Actuator Control (DAC) Install and Repair – Sole Source Award to 3D Perception, Inc.

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).

Contract Award Date: TBD

Contract Award Number: TBD

Synopsis:

This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to 3D Perception Incorporated located at 12605 Challenger Pkwy Suite 170 Orlando, FL 32826 to supply DAC Kit and Repairments to DRACO systems at both Edwards AFB, CA and Nellis AFB, NV. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to 3D Perception being the only capable vendor to execute requirement.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:

3D Perception is the sole manufacture and seller of the Draco Visual Display Systems.3D Perception has no authorized resellers nor any third-party vendors that can provide the inspection and assess the current state of the system. No other vendors have the training or know the intricacies of the proprietary system in order to perform an assessment of damage or repairs.

Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of Contact:

Ms. Karla Vazquez, Contracting Officer, karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil Mr. Abel Alcantar, Contracting Officer, Email: abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation mailto:abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil

(AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

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