99--Repair and Sustainment of ARNG Aircraft Wulfsberg Flexcom Series Radio Systems

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The National Guard Bureau intends to solicit "sole source" service maintenance and repairs on equipment for National Guard Bureau Strength Maintenance Branch (NGB-ASM). Repair and Sustainment of Wulfsberg Flexcom Series Radio Communication System 1)Description: NGB-AVS maintains Wulfsberg Radio Equipment on board OH-58 Kiowa Aircraft /UH-60 Blackhawk Aircraft. These radio systems are required for border and Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) operations whether CONUS/OCONUS based. The most recent Operation Jump Start Mission Equipment Package is made up of entirely Wulfsberg RT-5000 Radio systems. Wulfsberg RT-5000 Radio system is Army National Guard (ARNG) currently fielded and approved radio communication system. Installation and Airworthiness Operations were previously approved by Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) for use on all ARNG NGB-AVS aircraft. Therefore, Wulfsberg the OEM is the only vendor source approved to provide system repair, and sustainment, to include upgrades, and training in a timely manner to sustain mission demands. 2)Description of Requirement: ARNG has a requirement for a "sole source" solicitation to Wulfsberg Electronics, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for a maintenance service/repair contract for repair-and-return to service Wulfsberg Flexcom I/II Communication Radio Systems installed on ARNG aircraft. The maintenance repair, system upgrades, and technical support capability is needed in order to sustain operational readiness to all ARNG units that have within their assigned equipment inventory, Wulfsberg Avionics Radio Communication Systems. Repair work will range from basic antenna shielding through full system repair, to include circuit card and module repairs, including system upgrades. Most if not all of the systems is either outside of the initial warranty or within 180 days or less from the latest systems fielded in support of Operation Jump Start (OJS). The period of performance for this requirement is 2 years (base year plus one option year). 3)Authority Cited: Requirement for justification of this sole source action is the following: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements [FAR 6.302-1(b) (2)]. Respectively, when the work provided for in the contract is a continuation of the work performed by the specified entity under a preceding contract [FAR 6.302-5 (c) (1) (iii) (A)]. Wulfsberg Electronics is the owner equipment manufacturer, the sole proprietor, and the only company authorized to repair their own equipment. The only source authorized by Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) to provide service, repair, upgrade for Wulfsberg systems on ARNG aircraft. 4)Point of Contact: Mrs. Florence Stewart (contact@example.gov, Office phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 5)Place of Performance: CONUS