Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source E-Drill

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Reference Number is F1M2X52192A001. The 628th Contracting Squadron, 101 E. Hill Blvd., Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for the purchase of an E-Drill Electro Discharge Machine at Joint Base Charleston, SC - Air Base. The 628th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to Perfect Point EDM Corporation, 15192 Triton Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649-1041, United States. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), the proposed contract action is for a service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(ii). This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation that shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The justification for the sole source requirements as follows: In accordance with FAR 6.303-2: Agency and Activity: 628 Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC. Nature of action for approval: Sole source acquisition. This procurement is for the purchase of an E-Drill Electro Discharge Machine at Joint Base Charleston, SC - Air Base. Justification Rationale: IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), one source is capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the system equipment and associated parts. Demonstration of Unique Qualifications: Perfect Point is the sole manufacturer of the drill required by the 437th MXS/MXMFS. E-Drill Fastener Separation Technology (FST) utilizes a tubular electrode to separate fastener heads or collars from a fastener's shank. Less than 20% cost of traditional mechanical procedures, significantly reduces Foreign Object Debris, and decreases fatigue rate on personnel by removing the strain on limbs during hard fastener drilling. Perfect Point's E-Drill offers unique capabilities possessed by only one contractor, which is the sole owner of the 6 patents that allow this machine to operate. It is the first drill of its kind. Description of Solicitation Efforts: IAW FAR 5.102(a)(2), this notice will be posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry (beta.SAM.gov) and retained in the contract file to document the rationale for a sole source award. The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. Description of market research: Perfect Point EDM Corporation was queried for authorized service providers however, none currently exist. The Government will continue to survey the market for authorized service providers for future requirements. Other supporting facts: N/A Interested Sources: N/A Actions to prevent barriers that may lead to restricted consideration in the future: The Government will continue to surveille the market for any changes or new entries to the market place that may allow for the use of other vendors in future requirements. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief. Address questions to 2Lt Marissa Trull, Contract Specialist, at (843) 963-5160, email marissa.trull.1@us.af.mil or SSgt Christopher Weaver, Contracting Officer, (843) 963-4541; email christopher.weaver.14@us.af.mil. For more opportunities, visit https://sam.gov/