Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action – Polyalpholefin HPU Cooling Unit Justification, Statutory Authority in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available. Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD Synopsis: The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZE), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Hydraulic Controls, Inc., 610 Reyes Drive, Walnut CA 91789-3032, for the Polyalpholefin HPU Cooling Unit – Two (2) Polyalpholefin HPU Cooling Unit, Fifteen (15) single station control to control all stations from one location plus controller (Qty 2), and two (2) header manifold with ball valves. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to the need to maintain commonality and compatibility with the current systems located at Edwards AFB already used by the 412 Test Wing. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available. These critical test support systems will tie into existing Hydraulic Control controls systems currently in B1020 and B1030 so when B1040 construction is complete, these will also be tied in and controlled from existing Hydraulic Control's control system panel centrally located in B1030. All systems have to connect and talk to each other from the B0130 location, as no other company can tie into the current infrastructure without procuring new systems and starting from scratch on developing new test support system requirements. Hydraulic Controls, as the OEM, has the technical data, data rights, and manufacturing knowledge necessary to manufacturer these PAOs. Sole source will ensure system control/compatibility with existing one of a kind industrial control systems currently on-site, and because the EWG Technicians will be performing the maintenance, it is critical these highly specialized systems be compatible with the existing specialized, and proprietary networks across the compound. Hydraulic Controls, Inc., has provided the current cooling system within the compound. Hydraulic Controls, Inc. specializes the design of the system to meet the requirements requested. In order meet the capatability with the current system, it is in the best interest to contract with Hydraulic Controls, Inc. The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be submitted no later than Five (5) calendar days from the date of this notice posted to www.beta.SAM.gov. In accordance with leeway permitted by FAR 13.106-1, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this polyalphaolefin HPU cooling unit via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: Ms. Lisa Davis, Contracting Officer, Phone: 661-275-2498, Email:
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