Combustion Shock Tube

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE The US Air Force Academy (USAFA), 10th Contracting Squadron, intends to solicit within only one source, Hanson Collaborative, a business located in Napa, CA, U.S.A., under the authority of Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) 5313.501 (41 U.S.C. 1901). The requirement is for a combustion shock tube meeting the salient characteristics listed in Attachment 1. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 500 employees. The anticipated award price of the contract is $991K and the Government has deemed Hanson Collaborative to be a responsible contractor with respect to performance. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. Based on previous market research conducted, to include two Sources Sought notices posted on 5 November 2018 and 28 January 2019 (notice# FA700019R0008), it was found that Hanson Collaborative was the only capable supplier of a combustion shock tube that is willing to meet USAFA's requirement. Therefore, the Government intends to proceed with this sole source action. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement. Interested concerns must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Responses and questions shall be submitted to ryan.mavis.2@us.af.mil. The Government bears no legal liability for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (JUN 2016) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, James Anderson 8110 Industrial Drive, STE 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 Email: james.anderson.72@us.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)