Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for Banning Contracting Services, Dish Network Satellite Subscription for 77 receivers in 6 buildings as listed below The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), 412 Fire Dept. (CE/CEXF), Edwards AFB, CA. intends to issue a sole source contract to Banning Contracting Services and provide the following items: Edwards AFB Fire Department has a requirement for Satellite Network TV Subscription for 77 receivers in 6 buildings. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition, is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This authority is supported by an approved sole source justification. The applicable NAICS code is 515210. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $38.5 M. This notice neither constitutes a RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Mr. Charles Richardson. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Director of Contracts, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-1185, (661) 277-2006. For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Charles Richardson, AFTC/PZIOB, (661) 275-3248 or Mr. Steven Winner, AFTC/PZIOB (661) 277-7707. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.
