THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE SYNOPSIS.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SINGLE SOURCE. THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE

SYNOPSIS: AMIC Det 2 OL/PKA Contracting Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL contemplates awarding a single source purchase order as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for Canberra Data Analyst Project Solution (DA-PRO) to Mirion Technologies, Inc. In accordance with FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1), Mirion Technologies, Inc., is the only source that can provide the highly specialized product for this requirement. This requirement requires a MIRION product with product code “DA-PRO, Data Analyst Project Solution”. No other product can be substituted to allow for compatibility. Mirion asserts that the product requires specialized engineering services to be set-up that no other vendor can supply. Awarding to any other product would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(15), Mirion Technologies, Inc., is the only source capable of fulfilling the government’s requirement for a Data Analyst Project Solution.

PURPOSE:

USAF CIL requires a single Data Analyst system, along with supporting software, license, and models, to engage in method development and advancement.

- Fully customized solution

- 1 CPU platform

- 1 Data Analyst embedded software license

- Factory integration and configuration with compatible detector

- Energy/FWHM Calibration for detector

- Custom ISOCS modeling and efficiency calibration based on detector used, for one sample geometry

- Customized measurement & analysis

Workflow configurations Data Analyst Replicate Solution Replicate copy of DA- PRO system includes:

- 1 CPU platform

- 1 Data Analyst embedded software license

- A full copy of the configuration data and ISOCS efficiency calibrations included in

DA-PRO

- Factory software installation & configuration

This item utilizes North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 334516.

IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii) All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, the government will consider any responses from capable sources received within 7 days after date of publication of this synopsis. Please submit responses by 11:00AM EDT, 25 April 2024. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Please send responses to robert.norvell@us.af.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted.

5352.201 -9101 ACC Ombudsman

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution.

Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of 0MB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Deputy Director of Contracting, AFICC /KC (OL-ACC), 114 Thompson Street, Bldg 586, Room 129, Langley AFB, VA 23665, telephone (757) 764-5372 (DSN 574-5372) email: acc.

a7k1@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAFI AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number

(571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

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