Intent to Sole Source StressVest Training System

This is not a formal solicitation, nor is this synopsis considered a request for proposals or quotations. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. If no affirmative response is received, the procurement will be awarded without further notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. A detailed capabilities statement must be submitted electronically 

The Alaska Air National Guard, located in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, intends to issue a sole source firm fixed priced contract to SETCAN CORPORATION 1080 Kingsbury AVE, Winnipeg, Mb, R2P 1W5, Canada

SETCAN CORPORATION will provide sensory vests, mock firearm conversion kits/aiming devices, accessories for registering ‘hits’, sighting systems and instructor monitoring/recording wireless interface tablet(s) to execute combat response exercises. This type of non-developmental sold to government agencies supplies is highly patented and specific in function and salient characteristics.  

The requirement will be sole sourced in order to meet very specific salient characteristics that extensive market research revealed are not currently in market place.   IAW FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Certain Non-developmental items are still considered commercial items as defined in FAR Part 2 and thus subject to FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial items.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.