12 -- Intent to Award Sole Source

The 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, plans to award a one-time, firm fixed-price purchase order under a sole source procurement to Litton System Inc, operating as Laser Systems, located in Apopka, Florida. This acquisition involves the procurement of two Mark VII Laser Range Finders and two GLTD II Laser Target Designators, essential equipment likely used for targeting and range-finding purposes. The procurement is conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source contracting when only one responsible source is available, indicating a direct purchase without competitive bidding. This announcement serves solely as an informational notice, with no formal solicitation to follow. The contract is associated with NAICS code 333314, which relates to optical instrument and lens manufacturing. The contracting office is part of the Department of Defense at Nellis AFB. Interested parties or those with questions about the purchase order can contact Capt Brian Putnam or Contract Specialist Jennifer Simmons at the provided phone numbers. The acquisition reflects a focused procurement approach to meet specific operational needs without competition, underscoring the specialized nature of the equipment and the unique capabilities of the selected vendor.