Test Platform Relocation

The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) anticipates contracting on a sole source basis with Collins Aerospace, Inc., 400 Collins RD NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001, for relocation and assembly of the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) lab bench. The intended award will result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.501, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government does not possess and cannot furnish the technical data required to develop engineering descriptions, technical data packages, or specifications necessary to permit full and open competition.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The proposed contract action is a notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all capabilities statements or proposals received within the closing date set in this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The North American Industrial Classification Code is 334511; the business size is 1250 employees.

All interested, capable, and responsible sources that would like to respond to this synopsis are encouraged to provide a statement of interest along with supporting

sylvia.r.booth.civ@mail.mil. No later than 16 September 2019..