Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to PESA Switching Systems, Inc.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to the PESA Switching Systems, Inc. for a 1-year extended warranty on all PESA equipment. A one (1) each Cheetah 144NE Optical router, 144 x 144 SDI to 3Gb in 4RU, one (1) each Cheetah - 144 x 144 Crosspoint Card, a one (1) each Cheetah - Power Supply 600W, a one (1) each Cheetah - Matrix Frame Controller, a two (2) each PERC2000 System CPU card, mounts inside router, a one (1) each Rotary X/Y Control Panel, a 108 each Media Extender/Scaler/Converter for DVI, VGA, RGB, to 3G-SDI over coax or optical fiber. Supports Dual Link DVI, Analog Stereo Audio, Ethernet. Supports resolutions up to 2560X1600. Allows transport over 720p/1080i/1080p, a 108 each Media Scaler/Converter 3G-SDI/HD-SDI to DVI, VGA, RGB, over coax or extender/for 3G HD fiber optics (MM /SM). Supports Dual Link DVI, Analog Stereo Audio, Ethernet. Supports resolutions up to 2560X1600. Allows transport over 720p/1080i/1080p, and a 100 each Rack mount kit with two power supplies (redundant). Holds up to 2 DL-DVI / VidBlox modules in a side by side configuration or 4 QuadBox modules. 1RU. And will be used for existing mission critical equipment supporting USSTRACTCOM/J862, Offutt AFB, NE requirements. JUSTIFICATION AUTHORITY: FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements JUSTIFICATION OF SOLE SOURCE: PESA Switching Systems, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and warranty source of PESA equipment. PESA Switching Systems, Inc. does not currently have, nor is expected to authorize their partners or authorized dealers to extend equipment warranties or repairs to maintain systems and components. PESA Switching Systems, Inc. remains the sole provider of extended warranty and sustainment for their equipment; no other authorized service providers exist. At this time, PESA Switching Systems, Inc. is the only source for equipment providing these mission critical capabilities. Any other alternative would require a comprehensive engineering solution to modify the architecture of currently integrated systems and the procurement of the full complement of replacement components which is neither warranted nor cost effective for the government. The Government has confirmed with PESA Switching Systems, Inc. that PESA Switching Systems, Inc. is the only authorized dealer of PESA equipment. USSTRATCOM/J862 Offutt AFB was unable to find another source for a similar product. NAICS CODE: North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of $750 employees. DELIVERY OR PLACE OF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: USSTRATCOM/J862 Offutt AFB, NE. REFERENCES: The following publications are available electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS : This notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for quote, nor a solicitation for offers. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive acquisition. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government. RESPONSE DUE DATE AND TIME: 22 August 2014 at 4 P.M. CST ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: On or about 28 August 2014 CONTRACTING OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION: All questions pertaining to this notice shall be sent by mail or email by the response due date and time to the address below. SSgt Justin A. Lewis justin.lewis.5@us.af.mil 55 CONS/LGCB 101 Washington Square Building 40 Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2108