Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13.106-1(b)- Soliciting From A Single Source and FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Kentucky Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron, 1101 Grade lane Louisville, KY 40213 has a requirement to procure the following items: The following items are being requested for Purchase (Must have the following specifications): 101005: Custom Tailored Protective Vessel Cover Specifications ( for the Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft-16 EA): 1. Fabric - Performance Poly-Guard or equal; Color - Gray 2. Performance - Capable of being tailored at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour 3. Fit - to the craft dimensions 4. Tie-down Loops - Tie-down loops with double stitching every 2 to 3 feet along the hem 5. Draw Rope - Heavy duty " draw rope sewn into hem 6. Reinforcement - Reinforced in the area of the handle bars and compass 7. Rescue Rails - Cover accommodate rescue rails that extend above and behind the structure of the craft. 8. Bow-Eye / Stern Eyes - Cover provides unrestricted access to the bow-eye and two stern-eyes. 201001: ANG Mission Option: C3 System Specifications (2 EA)_ 1. Xplore Technologies Tablet with Internal GPS - running Windows 7 a. Dimensions W x H x D: 11.2" (284.4mm) x 8.25" (209.5mm) x 1.6" (40.7mm) b. Weight: ~5.25 pounds (2.27 kg) 2. Xplore Technologies Port Replicator Module 3. USB to Ethernet Adapter - to connect Tablet to GFE Radio system 4. MAVRCS - PC License and Software Package: Capabilities: Mission Planning (before and during mission execution) Information overlaid on Map: Routes, Areas/Zones, Waypoints, Current Position Location of other units running MAVRCS-PC linked through Radio System POI (Points of Interest) can be plotted and shared with other MAVRCS-PC Systems Route changes possible during mission execution can be shared with other MAVRCS-PC Systems Display of: Locations - Selectable formats (Deg, DMS, MGRS), COG - Course Over Ground Map: Uses ESRI ArcGIS for displaying map data Displays Charts, maps, satellite imagery, etc. (As an option C-Map commercial can be used. Cost of C-Map license is NOT INCLUDED.) 5. Install Support (40 hours) Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, sole source contract to Southwestern Industries, Inc. Southwestern has the proprietary rights to and are the sole manufacturer and distributor of the equipment. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336999 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. Rapid Response Technology currently has the contract for 16 EA Greenbough Advanced Rescue Craft (GARC), the items above are custom made solely for the GARC. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time, Tuesday, September 4th, 2012. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Amanda Blackburn,
[email protected]. Posting date of this requirement is August 22, 2012. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.