Notice of Contract Action - AFRL Fiber Extensions for the Range

Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action - AFRL Fiber Extensions for the Range Justification, Statutory Authority in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available. Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD Synopsis: The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZD), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Federal Technologies Solutions Inc., 1828 Railroad Street, Corona CA 92880, for the following: 1. Locate and expose existing splice pit out on the Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA) located at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) 2. Trench from existing splice pit to proposed new termination backboard/housing locations approximately 700 feet 3. Provide plywood for backboard and set poles in ground 4. Place 12 fiber cable 5. Fill in and restore trench line 6. Install backboard and outdoor environmental distribution center at termination location 7. Fusion slice 6 fibers at designated splice pit 8. Terminate and test 6 fibers at distribution center and opposite end 9. Provide OTDR and Power Meter Reading Government furnished materials: 1. 700 feet of fiber optic cable (12 fiber count) 2. Corning EDC-CS-02P-NH: Wall Mount Enclosure (Part Number: 10001227) The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available. Federal Technologies Solution Inc., is the only vendor who meets the requirements. The contractor requires environmental and PIRA training in order to work on an active bombing range. Knowledge of the PIRA area and operations allows the contractor and Downfall tower to work around mission support issues during the install. The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be submitted no later than Five (5) calendar days from the date of this notice posted to www.beta.SAM.gov. In accordance with leeway permitted by FAR 13.106-1, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding requirement via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: Ms. Lisa Davis, Contracting Officer, Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000, 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/PZZD, 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.