CYPRES AAD 4/8 Yr Maintenance

Project Title: CYPRES 4/8YR Maintenance                         Reference Number: FA487720Q0010 
1.      The 355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, hereby submits an intent to sole source notice. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to SSK Military Industries, Inc. for CYPRES 4/8YR Maintenance. 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. This document does not constitute a request for quotations, proposals, or bids. 

2.      An extended description of the product being acquired is as follows: 
The CYPRES Maintenance needs to have the following specifications: The maintenance must be completed by SSK Military Industries, Inc. as they are the sole source for CYPRES maintenance for the US government. Airtec GmbH & Co Safety Systems, the manufacturer of military grade CYPRES, is a German company and only has one authorized distributer registered on System for Award Management to do business with the Government.

3.    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.       Please send your responses to the following individuals: 

Sadiah Robinson, Contracting Specialist; at sadiah.robinson@us.af.mil and 
Zachary Kay, Contracting Specialist, at zachary.kay@us.af.mil 

*The determination not to complete this proposed contract action 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.

5.  Responses are due no later than Friday, 13 March 2020, by 10:00 A.M., Arizona Local Time.