Mirage XL Infrared Scene Projector

The Department of Defense's AFTC Installation Contracting Division at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, plans to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for the purchase of one Mirage XL High Resolution Infrared Scene Projector (IRSP) with a 1024 x 1024 pixel resolution. This contract is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), allowing for non-competitive procurement, and the anticipated award date is September 25, 2013. The hardware must be delivered on an FOB Destination basis to the 96 TSSQ/RNXC unit at Eglin AFB within nine months after the contract award. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 333314, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. While this notice is not an invitation for competitive proposals, the government will consider any responsible bids or quotations submitted within 15 days of the announcement and retains sole discretion over whether to pursue competition. Interested parties may direct electronic questions to the identified contract specialist. Key points of contact include Anquanette Lasha Figueroa as the Contract Specialist and Christopher K. Slater as the Contracting Officer, both reachable by email and phone. The nature of this procurement emphasizes the specialized nature of the IRSP hardware and the need for timely delivery to support mission requirements at Eglin AFB.