Sole Source Notice for DCS Chassis

The 30th Contracting Squadron, Vandenberg AFB CA intends to issue a sole-source procurement action to L3 Brashear to provide a Digital Control System (DCS) Chassis with accompanying components and training. The applicable NAICS for this acquisition is 333314, Optical Instruments and Lens Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 500 employees. The proposed contract is for items for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the Authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This is a notice of intent to award a sole source procurement action and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis. Firms who want to challenge the sole source must submit an interest letter that demonstrates your firm's ability to provide an equivalent supply as described above. Interested parties must provide a rationale as to why they should be considered. Respond to the below point of contact referencing RFP number F4D1F35099AC01 by 25 Jun 2015, 12:00 p.m. (PST). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The 30th Contracting Squadron will not reimburse for any costs connected with providing capability information. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Brock, Contracting Specialist, 30th Contracting Squadron, 1515 Iceland Ave, Room 150, Vandenberg AFB CA 93437-5212, email: contact@example.gov or the contacting officer, Sandra Odem at contact@example.gov.