Description
This requirement is for Satellite Network TV Subscription services for seventy-one (77) receivers in six (6) buildings in support of 812th CES Fire Department at Edwards AFB, California. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition, is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This authority is supported by an approved single source justification (Simplified Acquisition). The applicable NAICS code is 515210. The Product Service Code (PSC) and Federal Service Class (FSC) code for this request is S119. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $41.5 M. This notice constitutes neither a request for quotation (RFQ) nor an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Mr. Wendell Brown. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Director of Contracts, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-1185, (661) 277-2006. For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Wendell Brown, AFTC/PZIOB, (661) 277-8590 or the assigned Contract Specialist/Contract Administrator Mr. Ric Leano, AFTC/PZIOB (661) 277-4503. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB nor an RFQ and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this special notice.