J--INTENT TO USE SOLE SOURCE

The 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian, Mississippi, plans to award a sole source contract to Air Techniques International of Owings Mills, Maryland, for the maintenance and calibration of two JSMLT units. These units require specialized service strictly authorized by the manufacturer, Air Techniques International, which is the only entity equipped to provide the necessary export-controlled technical data and services. Given the lack of alternate qualified sources or dealers, the contract will be awarded under Other than Full and Open Competition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), stipulating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs. This procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures to streamline the process, and no competitive proposals will be considered, nor will telephonic inquiries be accepted. The Government retains the discretion to bypass competition for this requirement, aiming to ensure timely and compliant maintenance of crucial equipment. Any responses submitted must convincingly demonstrate that introducing competition would benefit future procurements. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 333314 and managed by the Department of Defense office at Meridian, MS.