Sole Source

Homestead Air Reserve Base plans to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Thales Communication, Inc. for the purchase of four 20W Base Stations from the AN/PRC-148 family. This procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13, and the sole source authority is cited under FAR 13.106-1. No competitive solicitation will be issued as this is not a request for proposals. However, firms that believe they can provide the required equipment are invited to submit written notification to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of the announcement date; the Government retains sole discretion on whether to proceed without competition based on any responses received. This contract, identified as FA6648-12-PRC148, is linked to the NAICS code 334220, indicating its classification in communications equipment manufacturing. The place of performance is Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida, with Stephen B. Cox designated as the Contracting Officer and primary point of contact for inquiries. The overall scope emphasizes the acquisition of specialized communication base stations essential for the base's operational needs, affirming a streamlined procurement process tailored to this specific supplier due to unique product capabilities.