Notice of Intent to Sole-Source: CRFS, Inc. Hardware Warranty and Software Support Services Renewal
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA561325S021
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Ramstein Air Base Germany
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force's 700th Contracting Squadron at Kapaun Air Station, Germany has issued a Notice of Intent to Exercise Sole Source Acquisition for hardware warranty and software support services from CRFS, Inc. The procurement involves renewal of warranty and support services for USAFE EVRS (A636) equipment, specifically covering various Rfeye Node and Array hardware components totaling seven line items with quantities ranging from 1-29 units. The Air Force intends to award this contract directly to CRFS, Inc. (CAGE: 6RN69) as the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the hardware under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), which permits sole-source acquisition when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. This notice was posted on June 21, 2025, and is categorized under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services.
The primary objective of this sole-source procurement is to secure cost-effective hardware warranty and software support services while eliminating unnecessary intermediary markups that would result from using independent resellers. Market research conducted by the Air Force identified that independent resellers would charge significantly higher prices, often nearly double the OEM cost, making direct procurement from CRFS, Inc. the most economical option. Interested parties have until June 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT to provide information, though this notice is not a request for competitive proposals and the government retains sole discretion over whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The procurement includes extended warranties, SSUs Premium support, and SenS Portable R18 hardware bundles, with no specific eligibility criteria mentioned since this is a sole-source acquisition. Contractors seeking information about this purchase should contact Aubreeana Taylor or SSgt. Vida Mata at the provided email addresses, with the anticipated award date remaining undetermined.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Exercise Sole Source Acquisition for: The 700th Contracting Squadron, Kapaun Air Station, Germany intends to award a sole source contract CRFS Inc, CAGE: 6RN69. This procurement is for the hardware warranty and software support services where CRFS, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the hardware.
APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY:
This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2): Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The closing date for this synopsis is 27 June 2025 at 9:00 A.M EDT. The anticipated award date is unknown. For information regarding this purchase, please contact Aubreeana Taylor at aubreeana.taylor@us.af.mil and SSgt. Vida Mata at vida.mata@us.af.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENT DETAILS - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FA561325S0021.pdf |
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