Service/Repair C50-300 UV Laser Wire Marking Machine

Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGIES PLC, to provide Evaluation, Labor, Testing and Repair as listed below The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), 412 Test Engineering Instrumentation (ENI), Edwards AFB, CA. intends to issue a Sole-Source contract to Spectrum Technologies PLC, and provide the following items: Maintenance and Repair of Spectrum Technologies PLC, P/N C50-300 Laser Wire Marker, S/N 53022, Quantity of (1) Each. 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 letter. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. The applicable NAICS code is 333993. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 500 employees. 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. Alberto Safille. 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. Alberto Safille, AFTC/PZIEA, (661) 277-2704 or Mr. Steven Winner, AFTC/PZIEA (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.