Gamesa Wind Turbine Repair

Sources Sought: J&A Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Contract Award Date: Anticipated 3rd Quarter FY 18 Synopsis: The 90th Contracting Squadron located at Francis E. Warren AFB, WY, intends to award a sole source contract for the repair of the Gamesa Wind Turbine, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 and Part 6 using other than full and open competition based on Authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B). In response to Gamesa stating that they will not sell their hardware or software to a third party and the fact that the Gamesa wind turbine is not commissionable without Gamesa's safety checks and upgraded proprietary software, the Government is sole sourcing this repair effort.