Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source.pdf

Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

Project Title: Bowling Alley Equipment for Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

Reference Number: FA460824QC020

The 2d Contracting Squadron (2 CONS) located on Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), hereby submits an intent to award a sole source notice. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Priced contract to QUBICAAMF Worldwide, LLC under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) for replacement parts compatible with the existing bowling systems in place at the Barksdale AFB Bowling Alley. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with (IAW) FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement.

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

• Eight (8) Harmony Hood and Rack Conversion Kits, (Part #612300261).

• Eight (8) Harmony Ball Return Reset Button Kit, (Part #612300266).

• Eight (8) Underlane Ball Return Track (XLI EDGE, EDGE String)(Part #610494755).

****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.****

QUBICAAMF Worldwide, LLC is the original manufacturer of the Bowling equipment currently in use at the U.S. Air Force Barksdale AFB Bowling Alley. Any repairs, service, maintenance, or replacement parts not provided by QUBICAAMF Worldwide, LLC cannot be supported and will void any remaining warranty.

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 QUBICAAMF Woldwide, LLC.

Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:

• A1C Ethan Hamilton, Contracting Specialist, at ethan.hamilton@us.af.mil, (318) 456-1531, or

• Mrs. Tiffany Collazo, Contracting Officer, at tiffany.collazo.2@us.af.mil, (318) 456-0817