Usafa - CX300 communication service monitors with adaptations
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- F4B6115051AQ01
- Agency
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Air Force Academy
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
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About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), specifically the 10th Contracting Squadron, has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of specialized communications equipment. The notice involves the acquisition of 2 CX300 Communications Service Monitors with specific adaptations, including cable and antenna analysis software, calibration kits, transit cases, and maintenance kits for CM300/350 radios. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b), which allows for sole source purchasing when only one source can provide the required supplies at the necessary quality level. The Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA) has worked closely with Testforce to develop customized setup files and procedure documents for these radio systems. The equipment has been extensively tested at various USAF installations worldwide.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to determine whether alternative sources exist that can meet the stringent technical specifications for these communications service monitors. Interested contractors must submit detailed capability statements via email by April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, directly to Ryan Dague and Kristin Heikkila at their official Air Force email addresses. Submissions must include comprehensive technical data, cost information, and the earliest possible delivery date to demonstrate full compliance with the government's requirements. The notice emphasizes that this is not a competitive quote request, and only substantive capability statements will be considered. The government retains sole discretion to decide whether to proceed with the sole source procurement from Testforce or explore competitive alternatives based on the received submissions. Contractors should note that merely asking questions or providing incomplete documentation will not be considered an affirmative response.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
FROM: 10th Contracting Squadron
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) CO, 80840
SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
The USAF Academy, 10th Contracting Squadron intends to award a single source purchase order, in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b), Soliciting Competition, due to only one source being capable of providing supplies required at the level of quality required to be manufactured.
The requirement is for the purchase of:
- 2 EA: CX300 Communications Service Monitors
- 2 EA: CX300-SCAA; Cable and Antenna Analysis - DTF/VSWR/RL software unlocks
- 2 EA: CX300-ASOL; Accessory - Short Open Load calibration kits
- 2 EA: CX300-ACH CX300-ACH; Hard Transit Carry Cases
- 2 EA: CM300/350 Kits - this line item contains the AFFSA approved procedures and tech data along with required cables and connectors required for CM300 radio maintenance.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical data, cost information and the earliest possible delivery date, in sufficient detail that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet all specifications of the requirement. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.
A request for additional documentation, or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.
Capability statements are to be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe .pdf attachment no later than April 16, 2025, at 2:00pm, to the following addresses;
Ryan Dague, Contract Specialist, at ryan.dague@us.af.mil
Kristin Heikkila, Contracting Officer, at kristin.heikkila@us.af.mil
Attachment: Redacted Single Source Justification and Approval
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Usafa - CX300 communication service monitors with adaptations | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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