Notice of Contract Action - Sole Source - Turntable Control Upgrade to Siemens Motion (2 x NIC)

Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action - Turntable Control Upgrade Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.501(a) - 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD Synopsis: The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZIEB), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Tesco Control LLC, 8440 Florin Road Sacramento, CA 95828, for the 412 EWG/EWS. Tesco Control LLC is the parent company of Trimax. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to the fact that only Trimax has the technical ability to perform this task because of the original specialized design and application. Historically, Trimax has been the sole contractor in developing, designing, integrating and troubleshooting all critical aircraft ground test support equipment control systems here at the EWG ATIC. Their inherent knowledge of their engineering control system design packages makes it critical for their continued support and is paramount for the Maintenance & Logistics Operations Division to support ATIC. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.501(a) Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in- (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Trimax delivers comprehensive, end-to-end power and process control systems, from initial assessment and system design, to manufacturing, programming, and commissioning. The Company offers custom fabrication and OEM capabilities for most major equipment manufacturers at its U.S. facility. Trimax's ability to provide a complete suite of vertically-integrated professional services and manufacturing capabilities helps clients to manage schedule, quality, performance risk and final outcomes. This project shall be sole sourced to Trimax as they are original and only vendor to have worked on the operating control parameters of the existing BAF aircraft test support equipment, making them the only vendor capable of warranting this government provide hardware for our Turntable Upgrade Execution. Replacement of hardware will ensure local resources are available to provide support for troubleshooting and or R&R of hardware components the utilization. Utilizing Trimax will greatly minimize the risk of damaging current aircraft test support equipment during the integration process. Mr. James Decatur, Contract Specialist, Phone: 661-277-3930, Email: james.decatur@us.af.mil Ms. Lisa Davis, Contracting Officer, Phone: 661-275-2498, Email: lisa.davis.6@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. 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