Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Internal Airlift Slingable Units (ISUs)

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 F1M2M62096AW01. The 628th Contracting Squadron, 101 E. Hill Blvd., Joint Base Charleston, intends to award a sole source contract for Internal Airlift Slingable Container Units for 437 AMXS at Joint Base Charleston, SC - Air Base. The 628th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to AAR Manufacturing, Inc., 201 Haynes St Cadillac, Michigan 49601-1803, 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: (1) Agency and Activity: 628 Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC. (2) Nature of action for approval: Sole source acquisition. (3) This procurement is for Internal Airlift Slingable Container Units for 437 AMXS at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base (4) Justification Rationale: IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), one source is capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the proprietary nature of the product. (5) Demonstration of Unique Qualifications: AAR Manufacturing, Inc. (DBA AAR Mobility Systems) is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the ISU-90 Gen-X Containers required by 437 AMXS. The ISU container is proprietary to and designed by AAR Mobility Systems (see Sole Source Letter dated 27 APR 22). AAR Mobility Systems' ISU containers are the only option with the required specifications available on the commercial market. The containers are specifically designed, tested, and certified to be compatible with military aircraft. Without adequate testing and certification, non-AAR containers could threaten safety of flight for military aircraft. Therefore, this acquisition shall be awarded sole source to AAR Mobility Systems. (6) 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. (7) The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. (8) Description of market research: AAR Mobility Systems was contacted and queried for other authorized distributors however, none exist. A notice of intent to award sole source shall be posted to the GPE (SAM.gov) for 15 days as required by FAR 6.302-1(d) & FAR 5.203(a). (9) Other supporting facts: N/A (10) Interested Sources: N/A (11) 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. (12) This justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief. Address questions to A1C Lauren Parker, Contract Specialist, at (843) 963-3707, email lauren.parker.4@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/