63--Replace Fire Alarm Mobile Network Base Station

The Maine Air National Guard plans to replace its existing D700 Monaco System with a new D21 system to monitor fire alarm and tamper switches across all base facilities. The current equipment is from Monaco Enterprises, Inc., which is the only approved supplier authorized by the Base Civil Engineer to provide this specialized system. Consequently, the government intends to award a sole source contract to Monaco Enterprises under Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6, limiting the solicitation and negotiation to this single source. However, the notice allows other firms to submit capability statements if they believe they can supply the required equipment, with submissions due by September 19, 2012. This procurement, compliant with FAR Part 8 for required sources of supplies and services, includes two key contract line items: the replacement Mobile Network Base Station (MFR P/N: D21) and a map upgrade for indicating the location of alarm or trouble conditions. The contract is overseen by the Department of Defense’s W7NC Uspfo Activity in Augusta, Maine, operating under NAICS code 334290, which relates to communications equipment manufacturing. The process is designed to ensure continuity and compatibility with existing infrastructure while meeting the specific needs of fire alarm monitoring at the base facilities.