The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), 412th Test Engineering Group (TENG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole-source contract to ViaSat, Inc. to provide tear down analysis and evaluation for a ViaSat video compression encoder. The anticipated contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order. The following services are required: Part Number Service Description SA-309913-01, Tear Down Analysis and Evaluation of Video Compression Encoder 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A). This authority is supported by an approved sole source letter (which is attached to this notice). The applicable NAICS code is 811219 and the size standard, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is $19,000,000. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach; however, 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 CONSTRUED 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 below. For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AFTC Ombudsman, AFTC Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, (661) 277-2810, facsimile (661) 277-7593. For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Deanna Wright, AFTC/PZIEA, at (661) 277-6044, or the Contract Specialist, Richard Barzaghi, AFTC/PZIEA, at (661)-277-2537. 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.
