58 -- Communication equipment - Antennas, Receivers and Converter

SOLE SOURCE SPECIAL NOTICESolicitation No. F5IOTA 4057 0500 The HQ Air Intelligence Agency Contracting Flight at Lackland AFB (Kelly Annex), TX intends to award a Purchase Order to Quorum Communications Inc., 8304 Esters Blvd, Irving TX 75063 on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with (10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1)) (SOLE SOURCE) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice: REQUIREMENT: 4 each S-Band Receiver, PN 990007401; 5 each AMB Protocol Box with Bisync Option, PN 990011801; 3 each 4-Panel S-band Antenna, PN 990011701; 1 each 32X32 24Db S-band Flat Panel Antenna, PN 990011901. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a proposals is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-15. The requirement is FOB Destination. Place of performance is 102 Hall Blvd, Building 2000, San Antonio, TX 78243-7008. Payment of invoices will be made by DFAS-San Antonio. The estimated delivery is 30 days S Band Receiver; 6 months AMB Protocol Box; 5 months 4-Panel S Band Antenna; 60 days Sband Flat Panel Antenna, after receipt of order . The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement which can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUL 2003), 52.212-2-Evaluation of Commercial Items (JAN 1999), 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, (JUN 2003), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2002); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (MAY 2002); as do the following FAR clauses cited therein: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (DEC 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (DEC 2001), 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (JUN 2003), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), and 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUN 2003), DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (APR 2003); 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (NOV 2001). The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is based upon responses to this notice and is soley within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered soley for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Offers are due at the HQ Air Intelligence Agency Contracting Flight not later than 1:00 PM, Central Time, 26 Apr 2004 and should reference the Solicitation listed above. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jun 2003). Award will be made on or about 27 Apr 2004. Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by this office. For more information contact Norma Alba at (210) 977-6425 or email norma.alba@lackland.af.mil.