Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Scout Bikes

The Government intends to solicit a sole source contract in support of the Rapid Equipping Force (REF). This acquisition will procure 17 All Wheel Drive (AWD) tactical bikes with power to the front wheel through a series of chains and shafts. This capability will produce a motorcycle capable of operating in austere terrain conditions, while navigating a hazardous operating environment. Terrain condition will include hot dry deep sand and rocky conditions to extreme winter conditions of snow and ice. While traveling over this type of terrain the motorcycles will be required to negotiate steep incline and declines up to 60 degrees. The sole supplier of the tactical bikes with this technological capability is Christini Technologies, Inc, 421 N 7th St STE 200, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3923. A commercial firm fixed price contract is contemplated. Fiscal year 2011 Operations and Maintenance (OMA) funds will be used; anticipating successful testing results no later than 1 August 2011 resulting in delivery of the balance of the bikes no later than 30 September 2011. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1(b) (1) (ii), Only 1 responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. If another entity feels that they can provide this service then a capability statement shall be provided before July 06, 2011, 3PM EST to the POC stated herein. Capability Statements shall be prepared by responding to the technical requirements stated within the "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition" as well as the "Statemetn of Work." These documents can be located on the AQD website of http://www.aqd.nbc.gov/solicitations under the referenced solicitation number.