12--KIDDE FIRE TRAINER UPGRADES

The Government intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price contract with Kidde Fire Trainers, LLC., 17 Philips Parkway, Montvale, NJ 07645-1810. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Campbell, KY, has a requirement to provide upgrades to the existing Helicopter FireTrainer A-500 live fire training system at the Fort Campbell, KY facility for the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Fort Campbell, KY. Requirement includes: the addition of fuel spill (112 sq ft.) trainer and the addition of a cargo fire trainer. (See (1) attachment - Sole Source J&A) The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.501(a), Sole source acquisitions, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NAICS code for this procurement is 333999 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This sole source requirement will be procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures using Other Than Full and Open Competition, and awarded on an unrestricted basis. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS and solicitation will not be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Kidde Fire Trainers, LLC. Responses are due by 5 August 2014, 10:00 AM (CST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following address: [email protected] or faxed responses will be accepted at 270.798.7820. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. The point of contact is Regina Skaggs, 270.798.7822.