Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for Georgia Tech Five Day Training Courses

Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action - 771TS EW T&E University Training Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD Synopsis: This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is to issue a sole source contract to Georgia Tech University, 84 5th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308-1031, for the 771st Test Squadron, college level courses. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The proposed procurement will be Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 611310. Size standard is $30,000,000. The proposed source is Georgia Tech University, 84 5th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308-1031. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received within seven (7) days of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determing whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: Only Georgia Tech can provide the required courses because they are singly unique and possessed ony by Georgia Tech. Topics taught in these courses are not covered by a normal undergraduate curriculum and they are needed for newer hires that are charged with testing these types of military capabilities. A different vendor was not found who could provide a product similar enough to what is needed. Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding LMS6 Radiosondes via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: Mr. James Decatur, Contract Specialist, Phone: 661-277-3930, Email: james.decatur@us.af.mil Mr. John Walker, Contract Officer, Phone: 661-275-1829, Email: john.walker.68@us.af.mil 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 (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZIEB, 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.