Intent to Sole Source Purchase of Amador Engineer-Build Cameras (Subject to Availability of Funds)

Solicitation Number:
AG-9JGP-S-17-0113

Notice Type:
Special Notice

Synopsis:
The Region 5 Central California Acquisitions Service Area intends to award a sole source procurement to award the procurement of three (3) axis-based camera systems and auxiliary equipment to Infiniti Wireless, Inc. for the collaborative wildland fire prevention work done under partnership with the University of Nevada at Reno. The camera systems are aligned to the proprietary camera, weather and communication system in use by the aforementioned Federal partner.

The NAICS code is 517919 with size standard of $32.5M.

The Government intends to award as a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR part 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and FAR part 6.302-3 (Engineering, developmental, or research capability or expert services).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer listed below by May 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM PT. Responses received will be evaluated; however, any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Determination not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

System for Award Management (SAM): Rule requires a firm to be registered in the SAM registration database (SAM), prior to award of any contract. Firms must register on an on-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. To register in SAM go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response to this notice. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

Award is subject to the availability of funds in accordance with FAR part 52.232-18.