EAFB South Base Camera - Sole Source Notice

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

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).

Contract Award Date: TBD

Contract Award Number: TBD

Synopsis:

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZF), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a
sole source contract to SILENT SENTINEL Inc.1210 Arlington Ave N.Suite 106 St. Petersburg FL 33705, for the purchase of a commercial surveillance camera, modified to meet government specifications.

1 each JPTX-MK2-I360200W Jaeger Mk2 PTU, IP, NexOS, 48vDC, white color Jaeger NexOS Performance software pack (to be purchased with a JPTX-MK2-I360200W Jaeger PTU) with configurations (see attachments)

The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to the security and IT requirements at Edwards AFB.

SILENT SENTINEL Inc, is the only vendor who can perform this service and a sole-source award to this vendor is in the best interest of the Government. Silent Sentinel was the only vendor to meet all the security and camera specifications.  They attended several requirements meetings with South Base Ops, IT, Security, facility SMEs. 

Contractors must be registered, active, and void of exclusions in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be submitted no later than the expiration date of this notice posted to www.beta.SAM.gov.  No telephone, postal mailed, or faxed responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action must be accomplished via email to the point of contact listed within this notice and 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 courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment,
implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZF, will take procurement action in 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.

Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this notice via e-mail to the following Points of Contact:
Ms. Malika Jackson, Contract Specialist; email: malika.jackson@us.af.mil

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Ms. Amber Lauderdale, Contracting Officer; email: amber.lauderdale@us.af.mil