58--Sole Source Intent for Simulated SINCGARS Panels

This synopsis is a notice of the Government's intent to solicit from, negotiate with, and authorize and approve an award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, on a Sole Source basis, with Advanced Simulation Technology, Inc. This acquisition is solicited under Commercial Item Simplified Acquisition Procedures specified in FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available This action is accomplished under the statutory authority cited in 10 USC 2304(c) (1): FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirement. The proposed FFP contract is for the procurement 20 Simulated SINCGARS Panels, P/N SRT-1523-005, 20 Military Radio Handsets with PTT, P/N MAE-0009, 20 Cables from RIU to powered speaker, P/N CA-D9M-X3M-10-B - 10 Feet, and 20 Fostex Powered Speakers, P/N A-PS. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334310 and the size standard is 750. This notice of intent is not a request for quotation or a solicitation for offers and is posted for five (5) calendar days. No solicitation package will be available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received by 4:00 p.m. (CST), 26 August 2014, the contract will be issued without further notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this contract is based on this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any questions must be made in writing and directed to Mark A. Garcia at email address: [email protected], and William Boyer at email address: [email protected].