SPECIAL NOTICE
78 -- Parachute Accessories
- Notice Date
- 7/19/2011
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 451110
— Sporting Goods Stores
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- FA7000-11-T-0058
- Point of Contact
- Allison J. Norder, Phone: 7193333988, Russell W. Jordan, Phone: 719-333-6224
- E-Mail Address
-
allison.norder@usafa.af.mil, russ.jordan@usafa.af.mil
(allison.norder@usafa.af.mil, russ.jordan@usafa.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- FEDBIZOPS NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE SOURCE: The 10CONS/LGCB, Operational Contracting Office, USAF Academy, US Air Force Academy proposes to acquire the following parachute accessories as sole sourced to Rigging Innovations, Inc., 4900 N. Tumbleweed Road, Bldg 1 Eloy AZ 85231. The authority for this sole source acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 451110 and the business size standard is $14M. a. Only one responsible source and no other item will satisfy the USAFA requirement. b. Rigging Innovations, Inc. is the only approved source for parachuting accessories. These accessories are replacement parts and supplies on already existing parachute systems used and owned by the USAF Academy to include the Telesis 3.0 USAFA Student Harness and Container system and the Talon 3.0 Advanced Harness and Container System. Only Rigging Innovations, Inc. can supply the required items to be used in conjunction with their Harness and Container Systems. Using items from a source other than Rigging Innovations, Inc. voids the manufacturer's warranty on the Harness and Container Systems. c. This request is issued for the USAF Academy 98th Training Squadron. Rigging Innovations, Inc., is the only known source that meets the USAFA requirements. Requirement is needed no later than 30 September 2011. Purchase of replacement parts and supplies for maintenance on existing parachute systems utilized by the USAFA Parachute Training Programs to include the Telesis 3.0 USAFA Student Harness and Container System and the TALON 3.0 Advanced Harness and Container System. Rigging Innovations, Inc. as the manufacturer of the Telesis 3.0 and Talon 3.0 parachute harness/containers system, manufactured under Federal Aviation Administration technical standard order (TSO) c23c, is the only authorized entity to manufacture the requested parts. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. Any offerors believing they can provide the required Rigging Innovations, Inc. parachute accessories with all of the features and functions of the requirement described above may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can provide this brand name or equal. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 1 August 2011. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov and with Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 12 and 13. The closing date of this synopsis is 12:00 pm, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 1 August 2011. Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Allison Norder, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-3988 or sent via e-mail to allison.norder@usafa.af.mil Alternate POC is Russell Jordan, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-3961, Russell.jordan@usafa.af.mil. 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 2010): (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kelly S. Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 email: Kelly.snyder@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer (End of clause)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 8110 Industrial Drive, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840, United States
- Zip Code: 80840
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN02503249-W 20110721/110720001219-2a58c4477c2cf4a2bab53ed5a42b1fe3 (fbodaily.com)
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