58--Digital aviation radio modifications

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to acquire the modification to 13 Thales TDFM-136 P25 Digital Aviation Radio systems. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirement is Technisonic Industries Limited, 240 Traders Blvd, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, who owns the proprietary rights to these aviation radio system items. 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 $30,000.00. 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). International trade agreements require that the threshold for NAFTA actions (Canada) remain at $25,000 for publicizing contract actions. This requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 334220 and PSC code 5820 apply. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required propietary items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item RAQ072102. However, they must provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested proprietary services 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 January 4, 2007, to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Technisonic Industries Limited for the requirements stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Patrick Lorton at 208-387-5717 or faxed to 208-387-5574.