Notice of Contract Action for a Sole Source Procurement SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. DESC: INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT WITH Heim Data Systems. The Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to award a Sole Source purchase order to Heim Data Systems, Inc., P.O. Box N Belmar, NJ 07719. The Sole Source purchase will be for the following commercial items: 1). GSR200f Mainframe 200Mbit/s with 6 free signal module slots, fitted with 300GB hard drive record media in removable carrier; fitted with 36 GB PC boot drive in removable carrier. IRIG 106 CH 10 compatible system. Quantity = 2. 2). 1U rackmount 15” TFT LCD monitor keyboard drawer w/ trackball. Quantity = 2. 3). Set of Interface Cables to BNC Patch Panel. Quantity = 2. 4). Rack Mount BNC Patch Panel for input signals. Quantity = 1. 5). Externally mounted AIT-3 drive for back up. Quantity = 2. 6). Fibre Channel PCI Interface for PC. Quantity = 2. 7). GSR Rack Mount Slides. Quantity = 2. 8). ASM40 16 Channel Serial Record/Replay Module Quantity. = 2. The commercial items to be acquired are high-speed data acquisition systems specifically designed for flight test uses. The recorders are used for airborne and ground flight test instrumentation. In addition, these recorders will be used specifically for the C-130 Amp, C-17, B-1, B-2, B-52, and the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programs. These systems must be Chapter 10, IRIG 106 recording standard compliant and must be compatible with the Heim recorders that are currently installed on various aircraft. In order to maintain standardization, these recorders must be compatible in form, fit, and function. Heim Data Systems, Inc. developed these recorders to comply with the Range Commander’s Council (RCC) Inter-Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) standards (IRIG 106 including Chapter 10 recording). In addition, the recorders receive and transmit data in compliance with Chapter 10 format. The technical data and specifications for these items were developed by Heim Data Systems, Inc. and are proprietary in nature. Because of the unique and specialized configuration of the parts, drawings or diagrams are not available for viewing. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the specially required parts listed above. Responses may be sent via e-mail to
[email protected] or mailed to AFFTC/PKDB, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Attention: Philip W. Cheng. Fax Number 661-275-7827. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to open competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. If the office has not received any affirmative written responses by Close of Business (COB), 11 Apr 05, a Sole Source purchase order will be pursued with Heim Data Systems, Inc., P.O. Box N Belmar, NJ 07719.