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Space Saver Sole Source Notice of Intent
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The 31 Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, intends to award a sole source contract to APEX Projects for the conversion of an existing automated Space Saver rolling storage system to a manually actuated configuration, without replacing the underlying structure. This action is justified under FAR 12.102(a) as the acquisition of a commercial product and service, with APEX Projects being the sole authorized distributor and servicer for the Space Saver system in Europe. The original system, installed in 2022, remains under a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty extending through 2032, and any work performed by a non-authorized vendor would void this warranty, exposing the government to potential financial liability and system failure. The scope of work involves removing electronic actuation components and installing compatible manual hardware while preserving the integrity of the original infrastructure, with all services required to be performed by Spacesaver-certified personnel to ensure warranty compliance. The estimated contract value is $46,079.96, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561210, with a Product and Service Code of R408. No formal competitive solicitation exists; this notice serves only as an informational synopsis, with responses due by July 6, 2026, submitted exclusively via email to Gualtiero Casadio and Elysia King. The Government has not defined evaluation factors, weights, or risk ratings, and the award decision is based solely on technical exclusivity and warranty preservation. No packaging, marking, invoicing, or payment details are specified, and no standard contract clauses or solicitation line items are included, as the transaction is treated as a simplified commercial acquisition. The place of performance is Aviano Air Base, Italy, under the FPO military postal system, and no security clearance, socioeconomic status, or unique entity identification data for the contractor is provided. The government reserves full discretion to proceed with sole source or initiate competition, with future procurement expected to open after the warranty expires in 2032.
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FPO, AE, 09604, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
The 31 Contracting Squadron (CONS) located at Aviano Air Base, Italy is issuing this Notice to inform industry contractors of the Government's intent to execute a Sole Source Award under RFO Part 12.102(a) -Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
The intended Contractor is APEX Projects.
In consideration of the circumstances of the contract action, APEX Projects is the sole authorized distributor and servicer for the Space Saver brand rolling storage system in Europe. The existing Space Saver system was installed in 2022 and remains under a 10-year manufacturer's warranty covering the system structure/lining through 2032. Because the system remains under the original manufacturer's warranty, any work performed by a source other than the authorized Space Saver distributor would void the remaining warranty coverage. Please see enclosed Statement of Warranty and Single Source Justification Space Saver Signed_Redacted.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 561210.
The Product of Service Code for this requirement is R408.
This notice of intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive quotes. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only.
No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to the below reported email addresses:
Mr. Gualtiero Casadio (gualtiero.casadio.it@us.af.mil) and
SSgt. Elysia King (elysia.king@us.af.mil @us.af.mil).
The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt.
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