Notice of Intent for Single Source

FEDBIZOPPS NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SINGLE SOURCE: The 10 CONS/PKC, Operational Contracting Office, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) received a Single Source Justification for the purchase of Solar Panels to Clyde Space, Ltd., Unit 5B Sky Park 5, 45 Finnieston Street Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G3 8JU, United Kingdom. This procurement is for the acquisition of single source commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12, 13 and 13.5. The importance of adherence to regulations provided by SMC-S-016 guide this acquisition to a Flight Heritage proven vendor. Clyde Space, Ltd. is the only vendor who can provide their product. Therefore, only one responsible source and no other item will satisfy the USAFA requirement. Clyde Space, Ltd. is the only approved source for this procurement. There is no other vendor that can supply the same solar panels that meet the requirements of SMC Standard SMC-S-016 Test Requirements for Launch, Upper-Stage, and Space Vehicles which defines the Government's requirements in defense system acquisition and technology developments. This request is issued for the USAF Astronautics Department. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 336414 (Guided Missle and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) with a PSC of 1675 (space vehicle components). This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for quotes. DO NOT submit a quote at this time. Salient Characteristics: 1) Solar panels shall use NeXt Triple Junction (XTJ) cells 2) Solar panels shall provide 99.98W or better at 28'C at beginning of life 3) X solar panels shall be connected in a 24s5p configuration (5 strings of 24 cells connected in series) 4) Y solar panel shall be connected in a 22s4p configuration (4 strings of 22 cells connected in series) 5) Solar panel parameters shall be defined by the Spectrolab XTJ datasheet 6) 8 month delivery ARO 7) Must meet the Flight Heritage Requirements of the SMC-S-016 Any offerors believing they can provide the required Clyde Space, Ltd solar panels, with all of the features and functions of the requirement described above, may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can provide this exact product. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 03:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 12 September 2019. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Responses are required to be sent email to contact@example.gov. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 12 and 13. The closing date of this synopsis is 03:00 PM, Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on 12 September 2019. Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Britt Rosenbaum, Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000 or sent via e-mail to: contact@example.gov In accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (June 2016): (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, James Anderson 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number +1 (555) 000-0000 email: contact@example.gov (End of clause)