PBS4100+ with B52 Accessory Kit

This is a notice of intent that the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Robins AFB anticipates issuing a contract for the Testing, document development, and Validation and Verification of the Portable Balancing System (PBS 4100+) with B52 Accessory Kit. Although the PBS 4100 is a commercial tester, the accessory kits are unique to military applications. The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Mechanical Technology Incorporated, CAGE Code 26741. The authority for this acquisition falls under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302-1. Justification: Supplies and services required are available from only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfu agency requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.