69--Flight Simulator

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source, ATC Flight Simulator Company, 12165 Branford Street, Sunny Valley, California 91352 to for the development and delivery of a Single Engine Air Tanker (AT-802) Simulator Station capable of being integrated into the existing flight simulator facility at the USFS McClellan Training Center. This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement is ATC Flight Simulator Company. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this simplified acquisition is less than $165,000.00. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 333319 applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item L10PS01873. However, they must provide convincing evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by March 10, 2010 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with ATC Flight Simulator Company for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Kathy Colson at 208-387-5545 or faxed to 208-387-5574.