Amplifier/Switch Unit

1. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic & Cyber Systems Contracting Division (HNCKI), intends to award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), soliciting from a limited source to satisfy agency requirements, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 2. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only written solicitation and quotes are being requested. The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard code (NAICS) is 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750. 3. Solicitation/Purchase Request Number is FA8307-16-R-0262 issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DPN) 20160830, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2016-0603. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation may be obtained in full text form located at FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 4. AFLCMC/HNCKI intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order for the acquisition of the following: CLIN 0001 - Amplifier/Switch Unit, Part Number: 8390-2. Quantity: 2 each Shipping will be included in the price of the quote. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is API/Weinschel, Inc., Cage Code: 93459, 5305 Spectrum Dr., Frederick, MD 21703. API/Weinschel, Inc. owns the proprietary rights for the custom made model 8390-2 Amplifier/Switch Units. They are comprised of an eight position terminating input switch and RF amplifier and a relay based step attenuation. The model/part number has been approved by the Air Force Configuration Control Board. Potential vendors for this effort would have to have an agreement with the OEM, API/Weinschel, Inc. to ensure they can meet specifications and the appropriate Air Force approvals. 5. Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written quote to include discount terms, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS. Documentation is also required indicating Air Force approval for providing the Amplifier/Switch Unit. Detailed information is outlined in the attached request for quote (RFQ) solicitation. To be eligible for award, you must be registered in the System for Award Management and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at www.sam.gov. 6. All offers are due not later than 13 Sep 2016, at 10:00 am (Central Standard Time). Late quotes/offers will not be considered. Offers should be emailed to Elizabeth Arzola at elizabeth.arzola@us.af.mil.