Intent to Sole Source Air Conditioning Units

F3NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to McLean Parts (i.e., Milo Associates INC) for four (4) compact electronic enclosure air conditioning units (ACUs), part CR29-0416-G068, merchant part 32199 for the Radio Satellite Telescope Network (RSTN) Central Repair Agency in Hawaii. The ACUs run 120VAC, 20amp circuit. They are a direct replacement for the current failed ACUs and they are for purchase only as site personnel in Hawaii will install them. JUSTIFICATION AUTHORITY: FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements JUSTIFICATION OF SOLE SOURCE: McLean Parts (i.e., Milo Associates INC) is a large business; however, they are the only vendor that can provide these ACUs in the required depth and detail. These ACUs are necessary to maintain the AN/FRR-95 for the RSTN Network worldwide. They are custom made to fit onto the ViaSat pedestals and they need to be able to withstand the demanding environmental elements. Due to the weather and close proximity to the ocean (e.g., presence of salt), the entire ACUs need to be made from stainless steel as rust is a pressing issue. The Government has confirmed with McLean Parts (i.e., Milo Associates INC) that it is the only source that can provide the ACUs for the ViaSat pedestals. McLean Parts (i.e., Milo Associates INC) does not have any authorized resellers of these ACUs. Thus, it does not sell its products through distributors or retail dealers. The Radio Satellite Telescope Network (RSTN) Central Repair Agency was unable to find another source for an equivalent ACU that provides all of the required specifications (i.e., form, fit, function and safety features) to meet the current needs of the mission. NAICS CODE: North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333415-Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. DELIVERY OR PLACE OF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: 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: 29 August 2014 at 4 P.M. CST ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: On or about 2 September 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. Sarah Bible Sarah.bible@us.af.mil 55 CONS/LGCB 101 Washington Square Building 40 Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2108