Geo-RelNAV

Added: Feb 03, 2016 7:28 pm NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) FOR GEODETICS INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE GEO-RELNAV ADVANCED COMMERCIAL HIGH-ACCURACY, REAL-TIME RELATIVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

The AFTC/PZIEA, Edwards AFB, California, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order for purchase of Geo-RelNAV Advanced Commercial high-accuracy, real-time relative navigation system to Geodetics Incorporated, under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-1(b) (2). This authority is supported by an approved Sole Source letter. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. Anticipated award date is 19 February 2016.

This requirement is for:
CLIN 001: (1 EA) GEO-RELNAV ADVANCED COMMERCIAL HIGH-ACCURACY, REAL-TIME RELATIVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334220. Small Business size standard is: 750 employees. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. The proposed source Geodetics Inc. is the manufacturer of the Geo-RelNAV advanced commercial high-accuracy, real-time relative navigation system. Geodetics Inc. is the only known manufacturer of the Geo-RelNAV and they have no authorized distributors for this product. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-86 and DFARs Change Notice (DPN) 20151230. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.
AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Mr. Tylan McBride. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Director of Contracts, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-1185, (661) 277-2006.
For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Tylan McBride, AFTC/PZIEA, (661) 277-2704, email: tylan.mcbride.2@us.af.mil, or Mr. Chuck McKinley, (661) 277-9519, email: charles.mckinley.2@us.af.mil. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.