Intent to Sole Source: Mask Light Assembly

Project Title: Mask Light Assembly Reference Number: FA487720QA236 The 355th Contracting Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, hereby submits an intent to sole source notice. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Gentex Corporation for mask light assembly (P/N: G030-1500-01). This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement. This document does not constitute a request for quotations, proposals, or bids. An extended description of the product being acquired is as follows: The mask light assembly must be procured from Gentex as they are the sole manufacturer and distributor of P/N G030-1500-01, the only mask light assembly compatible with the MBU-20/P mask currently in use by the US Government. Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, and will not be cost or time prohibitive. Please send your responses to the following individuals: Tyler Sapiens, Contracting Specialist; at [email protected] and Jeremy Clark, Contracting Specialist, at [email protected] *The determination not to complete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. 5. Responses are due no later than Thursday, 7 May 2020, by 10:00 A.M., Arizona Local Time.