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Intent to sole Source The Novo Shadow 3 system

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The Department of the Air Force, under the Department of Defense, intends to sole source procure The Novo Shadow 3 system from Novo Dr Inc. This procurement is being requested by the 48th Rescue Squadron and is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive negotiation when the government cannot obtain necessary data to manufacture the item independently. This notice serves as an announcement of intent to sole source, not a solicitation, and no quotes or competitive proposals are being accepted at this time. The government emphasizes that they do not possess the information required to produce this equipment from any supplier other than the original equipment manufacturer. While the government plans to engage exclusively with Novo Dr Inc., all responsible sources are invited to express interest and submit capability statements within four working days following the notice's publication, though this does not guarantee competition. Approval of any new source is at the government's discretion and typically takes longer than the award timeline allows, implying that the procurement will proceed without delay even if source approval is pending. This procurement applies specifically to CLIN 0001 - The Novo Shadow 3 system, with performance expected in Tucson, Arizona. Primary and secondary contacts for this procurement are provided for inquiries.

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Department of the Air Force sole sources Novo Shadow 3 system to Novo Dr Inc under FAR 6.302-1.

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334517 - Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing

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Tucson, AZ, 85707, USA

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NONE

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Intent to sole source to Novo Dr Inc, for The Novo Shadow 3 system. This is not a solicitation, and quotes are not being accepted at the moment. 48th RQS is requesting the procurement of The Novo Shadow 3 system. 


The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit to procure the below listed item. The Government does not possess or cannot provide the data necessary to manufacture the item:


The Novo Shadow 3 system


All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.


However, all responses received within 4 workdays after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source is required. 355 CONS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.


The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. 


This notice serves as the synopsis and notice of intent to sole-source. The Government does not possess the necessary information to manufacture the equipment/items solicited hereunder from any source other than the OEM.


See below for item specifics:


CLIN 0001 - The Novo Shadow 3 system


 

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