Notice of Intent to Sole Source Heat Flux Sensor Calibration

The U.S. Air Force, through the FA9101 AEDC PKP Procurement Branch of the Department of Defense, intends to award a sole-source purchase order under FAR Part 13 for the calibration of 18 TG-2000-42C Heat Flux Sensors used by the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This procurement is restricted to Vatell Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer, as it is the only vendor capable of meeting the precise technical requirements, including the use of its proprietary MAP002 calibration procedure, adherence to NIST traceability standards, and achievement of ±3% or better accuracy. The requirement is unrestricted, classified under NAICS code 334419 with a size standard of 750 employees, and no set-aside provisions apply. All calibrations must be completed and the sensors returned within seven calendar days of receipt at the contractor’s facility, with delivery addressed to 846 TS/TGTI, Holloman AFB, NM 88330-7850. FOB destination terms apply, and digital copies of calibration certificates must be emailed to designated personnel upon shipment. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price with two line items: 17 sensor calibrations and one expedited shipping service, though specific pricing details are not provided. Electronic invoicing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using specified DoDAACs including F67100 for pay and FA9101 for issue and admin functions, with support available via the WAWF helpdesk. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under DoDAAC F2ETGT and FA9101, and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting is required, alongside adherence to FAR 52.222-50 on combating trafficking in persons. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, confirm compliance with prohibitions on procurement from the Maduro regime and inverted domestic corporations, and affirm they are not providing covered defense telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7017 and 252.204-7018. Required representations and certifications are incorporated by reference, and submissions must include signatures on specific blocks of the SF 1449 form, with responses due by June 1,