16 -- ROVATS Predator Simulator-Laptop Version

The 56th Contracting Squadron at Luke Air Force Base plans to award a sole source purchase order to SDS International Inc. for the acquisition of Remotely Operated Vehicle Adaptable Training Systems (ROVATS), a proprietary software simulator essential for all collaboration partners involved in this functional team. The procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13, and the purchase will comply with the acquisition of commercial items under FAR Part 12. SDS International Inc. is the sole manufacturer of this unique training system, justifying the non-competitive sole source purchase under FAR 6.302-1. The relevant NAICS code for this contract is 333319, with a business size standard of 500 employees. This contract opportunity, titled "16 -- ROVATS Predator Simulator-Laptop Version," was announced on August 3, 2007, but no formal solicitation will be issued as this announcement serves solely as an informational notice, not a solicitation for competitive quotes. The government retains discretion to decide against conducting a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice. Additionally, funding for this requirement is not currently available and may not be secured in the future. The contracting and administrative points of contact are Edward J. Williams and Maria D. Woolford at Luke AFB, responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement process.