Intent for limited competition for brand-name "STARLINE" Busway System

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Special Notice regarding a limited competition for a brand-name "STARLINE" Busway System at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ. The notice, posted on March 27, 2025, outlines the agency's intent to procure a new overhead busway distribution system and associated modules for the VoICE Laboratory. In accordance with Section 3.2.4.2 of the FAA Acquisition Management System, the agency has determined to conduct a single-source procurement with specific authorized resellers. The notice pertains to the Electric Power Distribution sector and involves a specific procurement need for specialized electrical infrastructure. The opportunity is classified as a Special Notice without a specific set-aside designation.

The purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors about a restricted competitive procurement process for the Starline Busway System. The FAA will limit competition to two specific companies: DVL, Inc. and Starline Holdings LLC, which were identified by Starline as their authorized resellers for the Atlantic City region. Contractors should note that this announcement is purely informational, and no competitive solicitation will be broadly available. Interested parties with questions or comments must contact Jeffrey K. Puri via email by 1:00 PM EST on March 28th, 2025. The procurement is specifically for the VoICE Laboratory and involves an overhead busway distribution system with associated modules. The FAA explicitly states that it will not be liable for any costs associated with preparing responses to this announcement. Contractors should carefully review the specific requirements and authorized reseller status before considering participation.