Notice of Contract Action: 15k Forklift Rental - Federal Contracts Corp.

Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action - 15k Diesel Forklift Rental 2023-2024 Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.501(a) - 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Synopsis: This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only. The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Federal Contracts Corp. for their 15k Diesel Forklift Rental 2023-2024 requirement. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to the need to maintain commonality, interoperability and compatibility with the current infrastructure located at Edwards AFB and used by the 419 FLTS. In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: FAR 8.405-6 requires an ordering activity to justify its actions when restricting consideration of schedule contractors to fewer than required in FAR 8.405-1. FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). "These items are peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer." This requirement is a follow-on to both FA9302-21-F-0040 and FA9302-22-F-0050. In order to continue without a work stoppage and avoid the additional cost to the government to change vendors, it is in the best interest to the government to continue the service with the incumbent. Edwards AFB has a limited number of 15k forklifts in which they are able to loan for the program use. There are no 15k diesel forklifts available in the LRS fleet to loan the Mission Partner. The SUU-1760 Program is a high visibility program and the 15k forklift support will increase our capability to accomplish accelerated testing. The award must proceed as a sole source to the current awardee to maintain congruency and avoid additional costs to the government that would result from changing vendors. The previous contract, FA9302-22-F-0050, included a Pick-Up and Delivery fee which would be an additional unnecessary expense that would result from changing vendors whereas continuity of service would not require forklift transport/delivery fees. Due to these factors, no other brand source can be found and selecting different brands for this specific requirement will cost the government both money and lost time. Federal Contracts Corp. is the sole vendor considered technically acceptable to meet the government requirement for the subject acquisition. As a result of this market research, it is in the best interest of the government to move forward with a sole source acquisition to Federal Contracts Corp. in order to fulfill the needs of this requirement. Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this notice via e-mail to the following Points of Contact by the deadline of 12:00 pm PST on 5 October 2023: Mr. Adam R. Confer, Contracting Officer, Email: contact@example.gov Ms. Suzanna Kussman, Contract Specialist, Email: contact@example.gov No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number +1 (555) 000-0000, Facsimile Number +1 (555) 000-0000, Email: contact@example.gov. DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.