Notice of Intent to Sole Source X-ray Maintenance

Under authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1), the Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command Specialized Contracting Branch (HQ AMC/A7KQ) intends to issue a sole source award to Astrophysics Inc. The services provided includes the maintenance of 65 passenger baggage x-ray machines previously awarded to Astrophysics Inc. Based on proprietary rights and the fact that Astrophysics has not granted authorization to outside maintenance companies to perform maintenance on the equipment, Astrophysics Inc. is the only source that can meet this requirement. The resultant contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract with a base period of 05 Nov 12 through 30 Sep 13 and a one year option period from 1 Oct 13 through 30 Sep 14.

The government plans to solicit and make an award for this requirement to only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1). This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses received in relation to this notice will be reviewed; however, ultimate determination regarding this sole source procurement rests with the Contracting Officer. Responses must be received by 07 Aug 12. Information regarding this notice may be requested from the Contracting Officer, Mary Andich, and/or the Contract Specialist, Sarah Norris, via e-mail mary.andich@us.af.mil or sarah.norris.4@us.af.mil.