SPECIAL NOTICE
16 -- Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Tactical Parachutes
- Notice Date
- 3/15/2022 1:19:23 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 314999
— All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Contracting Office
- FA4418 628 CONS PK JOINT BASE CHARLESTON SC 29404-5021 USA
- ZIP Code
- 29404-5021
- Solicitation Number
- F1M1G82074AW01
- Response Due
- 3/30/2022 11:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Lauren Parker, Phone: 8439633707, Christopher Weaver, Phone: 8439634541
- E-Mail Address
-
lauren.parker.4@us.af.mil, christopher.weaver.14@us.af.mil
(lauren.parker.4@us.af.mil, christopher.weaver.14@us.af.mil)
- Description
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Reference Number is F1M1G82074AW01. The 628th Contracting Squadron, 101 E. Hill Blvd., Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for RA-1 Parachutes for Joint Base Charleston, SC - Air Base.� The 628th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to Airborne Systems North America of CA, Inc., 3100 W Segerstrom Ave Santa Ana, CA 92704-5812, United States. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), the proposed contract action is for a service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(ii). This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation that shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The justification for the sole source requirements as follows: In accordance with FAR 6.303-2: (1)�� �Agency and Activity: �628 Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC. (2)�� � Nature of action for approval: �Sole source acquisition. (3)�� �This procurement is for RA-1 Parachutes for Joint Base Charleston - Air Base (4)�� �Justification Rationale: IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), one source is capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the system equipment and associated parts. (5)�� �Demonstration of Unique Qualifications: IAW AFI 11-410 paragraph 4.4 titled, Equipment Approvals, parachute equipment is authorized via the USAF Authorized for Use List (AUL), which is approved by HQ USAF/A-30-Airlift Squadron and maintained on the Air Force Portal in the Air Force Personnel Parachute Program Community of Practice. The AUL under Parachute Systems � Tactical shows that the sole approved manufacturer for the RA-1 Parachute is Airborne Systems North America of CA, Inc. (6)�� �Description of Solicitation Efforts: IAW FAR 5.102(a)(2), this notice will be posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry (beta.SAM.gov) and retained in the contract file to document the rationale for a sole source award. (7)�� �The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. (8) �Description of market research: Airborne Systems North America of CA, Inc. was queried for authorized distributors however, none currently exist. The Government will continue to survey the market for authorized distributors for future requirements.� (9) Other supporting facts: N/A (10) Interested Sources: N/A (11) Actions to prevent barriers that may lead to restricted consideration in the future: The Government will continue to surveille the market for any changes or new entries to the market place that may allow for the use of other vendors in future requirements.� (12)�� �This justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer�s knowledge and belief. Address questions to A1C Lauren Parker, Contract Specialist, at (843) 963-3707, email lauren.parker.4@us.af.mil or SSgt Christopher Weaver, Contracting Officer, (843) 963-4541; email christopher.weaver.14@us.af.mil. For more opportunities, visit https://sam.gov/�
- Web Link
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SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/9ace0f898bd248e7a8ae222bdcecfa3e/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Charleston AFB, SC 29404, USA
- Zip Code: 29404
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 29404
- Record
- SN06266938-F 20220317/220315230059 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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