U--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Harris Radio Training

IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD Ref # F7D7CS1201A004 Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source: Harris Corporation Radio Training Class The Idaho Air National Guard, under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures for FAR Part 13, intends to issue a sole-source purchase order to Harris Corporation for the following requirement: Line Item 001 - QTY=1 Job: Harris Radio Training Course, Part Number TRNG-FLD-LEVEL1&2. This training course will be held at the customer's facility in Boise, Id. This includes 1 instructor, 15 days, CONUS training, Ops and Level III maintenance on the AN/PRC-117F and AN/PRC-150 radios. This also includes all instructor travel, lodging and meal expenses. The class will not exceed 12 students. Because of the proprietary nature of these radios, Harris Corporation is the only company that can provide the training and certification. The determination to award sole source is based on FAR 6.302-1(a)(ii) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A sole source justification has been written and approved, which demonstrates the proprietary nature of the above requirement. Any company wishing to obtain a copy of the justification may contact SMSgt Tracy Stephens via the contact information below. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The government will consider all quotes received within 5 calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to SMSgt Tracy Stephens via the contact information below. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. Responses to the notice must be submitted within five (5) calendar days of the electronic posting, or by 24 Aug 2011. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Responses may be submitted by hard copy to: Idaho Air National Guard 124 MSG/MSC ATTN: SMSgt Tracy Stephens 4460 S Byrd St Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho 83705 Responses may also be submitted by e-mail to: [email protected]