58 -- Championchip Replacements

The 37th Contracting Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base plans to award a sole source contract to Burns Computer Services & Championchip USA for replacement chips used in the ChampionChip System. This contract is intended to be awarded without competition under FAR 13 but remains open for proposals from all responsible sources within seven business days of the notice publication, with a deadline of August 30, 2005. The government will not cover any associated costs for proposal preparation, and no formal solicitation or request for quote has been issued. The work will be performed at Lackland AFB, Texas, with points of contact available for further information. The contract falls under the Department of Defense and is related to NAICS code 334413, which pertains to semiconductor and related device manufacturing. The announcement emphasizes the intent to acquire services solely from the listed vendor due to specific requirements, but also invites proposals in case other sources can provide comparable services. Key officials managing the contract include Yvonne Camarce and Michelle Bosarge, with Justin M. Ailor also listed as a contract specialist contact. This acquisition supports the operational needs at Lackland AFB related to the ChampionChip System.