SOCA SAM Sole Source Posting - CDROM.pdf

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – Sole Source Award to Rockwell Collins, Inc. for Collins Aerospace Receiver-Transmitter Tool Suite (RTTS), part number 984-6059-002

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 Rockwell Collins, Inc. located at 400 Collins RD NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52498-0505, for Collins Aerospace Receiver-Transmitter Tool Suite (RTTS), part number 984-6059-002. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Rockwell Collins being the sole manufacturer and distributor of the proprietary software.

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

Collins Aerospace Receiver-Transmitter Tool Suite (RTTS), part number 984-6059-002, is a Java based software application that allows the user to control up to four ARC-210 receiver-transmitters over the MIL-STD-1553B bus or using SNMP. This software will be used to diagnose and troubleshoot ARC-210 Gen 6 radios that were installed on C-17A P-121 during DT&E. The C-17 SPO has made the decision to leave them on the aircraft as a permanent modification. Access to this software was made available by a PTO during BLOS 2.0 testing and proved necessary to future troubleshooting requirements. This software will provide valuable insight on keys that have been loaded, error logs, & troubleshooting which will be extremely beneficial for Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) operations.

Toolset includes a CD-ROM with one software license, user's guide and installation instructions. This is a single purchase item that includes future access to future software updates. The radio and software are proprietary to Rockwell Collins, Inc., who make the ARC-210 radios. Purchases can only be made directly through Collins Aerospace or through a contract between Rockwell Collins and Navy PMA-209, which works directly with Rockwell Collins to make the software available.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov

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

Ms. Kimberly McGee, Contracting Officer, Email: kimberly.mcgee@us.af.mil Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Email: jenna.jacobson@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 (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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