NPP Sample Analysis

AF ISR Agency/A7KR intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with McCrone Associates, Westmont, IL, to process and analyze particle samples as described in the sources sought notice posted 22 Oct 10. The services to be acquired are primarily concerned with separation, manipulation, analysis, and identification of particulate matter for the purpose of nuclear test ban treaty verification. This sole source acquisition is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Evaluation of the contractor's unique capability and acquisition history concluded that the highly specialized effort required is available from only one source. A cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is contemplated with a basic contract period not to exceed one year and 1-year options not to exceed five years. Contractor personnel require DoD security clearances of at least the SECRET level and participation requires facilities, storage and secure communication capabilities security clearance of at least the SECRET level. No information related to this acquisiton or resulting contract is releasable to foreign nationals. A Nuclear Regulatory approved Radioactive Materials License is required. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard are 541380/$12.0 million. No solicitation document exists at this time. The clause at Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, is applicable to this request. In accordance with AFFARS 5301.9103, the first sentence of clause 5352.201-9101 paragraph (c) is tailored to read: If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Ms. Veronica Solis, AF ISR Agency/A7K, 102 Hall Street, STE 258, San Antonio, TX 78243-7091, (P) 210-977-4504, (F) 210-977-6414, Veronica.Solis@us.af.mil.