--QUANTAR VHF REPEATER STATIONS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT FROM MOTOROLA

The contract notice announces the intent to acquire two Quantar VHF repeater stations exclusively from Motorola to enhance the range of portable radios currently in use. This acquisition is to ensure compatibility with existing Land Mobile Radios (LMRs) and is processed under the Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions allowing for other than full and open competition, specifically FAR Part 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13 for simplified acquisition. This procurement is a sole source requirement, and no quotations or bids will be accepted in response to the notice, emphasizing that the government retains discretion in deciding whether to compete the acquisition in future procurements. All inquiries about the procurement process must be submitted in writing to the designated contracting office at the 157th Air Refueling Wing, New Hampshire Air National Guard, with a specified deadline for responses. Telephone inquiries are not permitted. The government requires any responses to demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit future procurements. The contracting officer overseeing this acquisition is Carol Barrette, who serves as the primary point of contact. The procurement relates to the Department of Defense and is identified under NAICS code 334220 for radio and telecommunications equipment, with the contract solicitation number USA-SNOTE-060912-002.