99--Precision Approach Path Indicator Equipment

This announcement is being placed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System (AMS) paragraph 3.2.1.3.12 which requires all procurements over $100,000 to be publicly announced. Further in accordance with the FAA AMS paragraph 3.2.2.4. the FAA has determined it to be in its best interest to single source a contract to New Bedford Panoramex. This requirement is to obtain approximately 70 Precision Approach Path Indicator Equipment (PAPI) Systems, plus spares and ancillary equipment, to meet short term requirements until such time as production and delivery begins on the Precision Approach Path Indicator Light System manufacturing contract awarded to DME Corporation on June 14, 2005 through an small business set aside competition. FAA has an existing contract with New Bedford Panoramex (NBP) for this equipment. Under this contract we have already completed first article testing, and completed the learning curve associated with establishing and maintaining satisfactory production and quality control processes. FAA requires systems that have either been specifically developed under Specification FAA-E-2756A or have been evaluated and tested to verify compliance with this specification. NBP is the only vendor with a current production line for such systems. To purchase from another vendor would add unacceptable expense and delay to FAA's ability to obtain the required equipment. Based on the above, New Bedford Panoramex is the only source with the unique ability to satisfy the FAA's requirement in a timely and effective manner. No competitive solicitation is available for this procurement.