59 -- Iridum Sattelite Telephone Audio Controller

The 7th Contracting Squadron plans to award a sole-source contract to Icarus Instruments for the procurement of 10 Iridium Satellite Telephone Audio Controllers. This acquisition will be executed under simplified acquisition procedures and is exempt from full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated contract award date is September 29, 2002. While this notice does not serve as a request for competitive proposals, any proposals received within one day after the synopsis publication will be reviewed. The government retains discretion regarding whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on responses to this notice. This contract falls under the Department of Defense and is managed by the 7th Contracting Squadron located at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The acquisition focuses specifically on securing the listed electronic equipment to support communication capabilities. The government’s primary purpose in sharing this notice is to gauge interest and determine whether competition is warranted, while the procurement process itself will adhere to the specified streamlined procedures.