Notice of intent to award sole source

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to solicit, negotiate and award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. 173rd Mission Support Contracting intends to award a sole source contract for Mobile Runway Lightning Rods for the following: Portable Lightning Protection System Kit, Part # PLP-38PK-MOB. 173 MSC intends to make an award to LBA Technoloyg Inc. (CAGE 0XWP7). A sole source solicitation should be made which will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), the proposed contract action is for a service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.103-1(b). This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation that shall be considered by the agency. Responses may be submitted via email to: jason.rice.27@us.af.mil. Please include Notice ID # W50S8Z26Q0014. The Government is not obligated to award, and will not pay for, any information received from potential sources because of this notice of intent. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.