Notice of Contract Award - Canon EOS R5 Camera (WiFi / Bluetooth Disabled)

Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action - Canon EOS R5 Camera 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 Adorama Inc., 42 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011. Purchase of the Canon EOS R5 is necessary under new security guidance for SAP level programs. Under this guidance all electronics with classified media and are required to be kept at program level in a SAPF. The new Canon EOS R5 camera will be operated by the 412 TW/PA multimedia contracted photographers and continue to support this project with the new camera. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition. The current cameras being used for this program are under the custodianship of the 412 TW/PA multimedia contracted photographers. Those cameras are used by numerous programs on base at various levels and continued use of these cameras does not comply with the new guidance. Adorama Inc., is a sole source requirement for obtaining this equipment. Due to the requirement for WiFi/Bluetooth features to be removed, this equipment needs to be purchased from the manufacturer as it is a special order and can only be performed by the company itself. This is the only manufacturer of a camera that could meet this specific gear requirement. Multimedia support is an ongoing requirement of this project, as such, if we are not able to purchase this camera we will not be able to be in compliance with the requirements of the new security guidance. The test will not be able to proceed without making this purchase. 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. Adorama Inc, is the only manufacturer of the camera that is technically acceptable. 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 13.501(a)(iii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this Radar Absorbing Material via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: Ms. Lisa Davis, Contracting Officer, Phone: 661-524-2498, Email: lisa.davis.6@us.af.mil Mr. James Decatur, Contract Specialist, Phone: 661-277-3930, Email: james.decatur@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.