Notice of Contract Action - MR200 Spectrometer Maintenance

The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFTC) Directorate of Contracting, Specialized Contracting Division (AFTC/PZRA), on behalf of AFRL/RQRS, Edwards AFB, CA, intends to issue a contract to LR Tech Inc., on a sole-source basis to provide the following: 1. MR200 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) System Maintenance, qty: 1 year, plus 2 option years. Unlimited depot repair, to include all parts and labor, software and firmware updates, annual preventive maintenance (replacement of laser, IR source, desiccant), instrument validation with full test report documentation (NESR measurement and specification check, infrared optical alignment verification and cleaning, detector vacuum and performance verification, field of view mapping, complete testing report), unlimited number of in-house emergency repairs, hardware and application support via email, phone, and fax, 2 weeks turnaround time (time received to completion of work), and shipping cost from contractor to customer to be borne by contractor. Covered equipment includes MR200 as now configured by LR Tech, input collimator, narrow, medium, and wide-angle telescopes, cold subtraction source, medium and wide-band MCT detector modules, and InSb detector module. MR200 FTIR unit was previously upgraded with LR Tech hardware and software components. Prospective vendors must know how to disassemble and reassemble in a way that maintains the original specifications and must have complete working knowledge of upgraded LR Tech hardware and software components. Reference drawings and specifications are not available. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) effort for an anticipated period of 1 year, plus 2 option years. The statutory authority which permits contracting without providing for full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1. This authority is supported by a Single Source Justification letter. The applicable NAICS code is 811219. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $20,500,000.00. This notice neither constitutes an RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach, and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. This notice is for information and planning purposes only, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this action. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Ms. Kathrin Day-Davis. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524, phone number (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593. For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Ms. Kathrin Day-Davis, AFTC/PZRA, (661) 277-1097 or Mr. Charles Dodson, AFTC/PZRA (661) 277-9601