Radiographic panel

The United States Air Force, AFLCMC/PZIBA, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-5344. This is a synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is for the acquisition of a Radiographic Panel and/or digital detector array (DDA) to support quantitative performance evaluations of pixelated arrays made using novel materials and methods for the Air Force Institute of Technology.  The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) resulting in a firm fixed price contract. 

This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 334517. Size standard is #1000 employees. 

The proposed source is Varex Imaging Corporation, 1678 S. Pioneer Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84104. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:  The Varex 1515DXT-I is the only system commercially available that meets all the stated needs and, most importantly, allows for the removal of the outer carbon fiber layer and the installation of aluminum framing to support the inclusion and measurement of additional materials.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has determined the System for Award Management (SAM) to be the single DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the DoD.  Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award for contracts issued after 29 May 2012.  You may contact SAM at 866-606-8220. SAM website:  www.SAM.gov. 

Any information should be e-mailed to emmeline.spaulding@us.af.mil and raschelle.swindle@us.af.mil no later than 12:00 pm Local (Wright-Patterson AFB) Time, Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered. 

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “FA860122Q0080 Radiographic Panel.”

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