FY2015 Midland Radio Replacement

Special Notice This is posted as notification that the Forest Service has entered into a sole-source award under the authority of FAR 16.505(b)(2): "Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. This announcement is published for informational purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. Request for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement. Companies that can provide an equal item must submit their technical capabilities to include complete and detailed specifications. This information will be reviewed by the Government technical representative for consideration for future requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Forest Service. USDA Forest Service intends to award on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 16.505(b) (2): "Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.; for the procurement and delivery of Midland Dash Mount Mobile Radios and Fire Tier P25 Portable Radios and associated accessories necessary for FY2015 radio replacement program for multiple Forests. The Government intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for this requirement, to Midland Radio Corporation, 5900 Parretta Drive, Kansas City, MO 64120. Midland is the only known manufacturer of Midland Radios and accessories being offered of the DHS TacCom IDIQ Contract. Contracting Office Address: Albuquerque Service Center Pan American Bldg, Suite 200 101 B Sun Ave NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 United States Place of Performance: Radio Depot, 100 Sun Avenue, Albuquerque NM 87109-4391 Primary Point of Contact: Robert Hinton Contracting Specialist rhinton@fs.fed.us Phone: 505-563-7248 Fax: 505-563-7788