63 -- Notice of Intent

The 377 CONS/BASE SUPPORT FLIGHT at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Diebold Inc., located in Canton, Ohio, for advanced entry control system (AECS) training specifically tailored for the 898th Munitions Squadron at Kirtland AFB. This contract is not open for competitive bidding, emphasizing the unique requirement and single-source justification. The anticipated award date for this procurement is March 16, 2007, aligning with the NAICS code 561621, which corresponds to Security Guards and Patrol Services, with a size standard of $11.5 million. The contract will be managed by the Department of Defense’s 377th Mission Support Group (377 Msg Pk), with coordination and oversight provided by contract specialist SSgt John C. Orban and Flight Chief Brian J. Clark. The training requirement supports the operational readiness and security capabilities at Kirtland AFB, ensuring that 898th MUNS personnel receive specialized instruction for operating the advanced entry control systems. The nature of the sole source acquisition and its designation within security services highlight the critical importance of this training to base security functions.