SPECIAL NOTICE
59 -- Notice of Contract Action
- Notice Date
- 4/8/2021 1:12:28 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334290
— Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA9302 AFTC PZIE EDWARDS AFB CA 93524-1185 USA
- ZIP Code
- 93524-1185
- Solicitation Number
- F1S0BB1039A001
- Response Due
- 4/15/2021 1:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 04/30/2021
- Point of Contact
- Lisa Davis, Phone: 6612752498, Fax: 6612770470
- E-Mail Address
-
lisa.davis.6@us.af.mil
(lisa.davis.6@us.af.mil)
- Description
- Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action � Bose ProFlight 2 Headsets and Accessories Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.501(a) � 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD � Synopsis: The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZIEB), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham MA 01701-8833 for the Bose Proflight 2 Aviation Headset (P/N: 789812-5040) and Accessories (Bose ProFlight Service Accessory Kit, Bose 6 Pinn LEMO to U174 Plug Adapter, Bose 6 Pin LEMO to dual Plug Adapter, and Bose A20 Six Pin Bluetooth Headset). The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to the need to maintain commonality, interoperability and compatibility with the current systems located at Edwards AFB already used by the KC-46 follow-on testing. Bose Corporation, is the only manufacturer for the Bose Proflight 2 Headsets and Accessories and the purchase is in the best interest of the Government. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.501(a) Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in- �������������������� (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or �������������������� (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Bose Corporation, is the only manufacturer of the Bose Proflight 2 Headsets and Accessories required. These items are specifically to the KC-46 follow-on testing. No other headsets has the compatibility, commonality, or interoperability with current headsets being used with the KC-46 aircraft.� � The specified Bose Proflight 2 Headsets and Accessories must provide the same audio cues and functionality our operational pilots are experiencing in the field.� As such, the Bose Proflight 2 Headsets and Accessories must be 100% inter-operable across the KC-46 aircraft fleet. �Identical performance must be present to ensure that test results may be identically reproducible. �It is in the best interest of the government to ensure the compatability of the headsets with ones currently being used for the KC-46 follow-on testing. �The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be submitted no later than seven (7) calendar days from the date of this notice posted to www.beta.SAM.gov. In accordance with leeway permitted by FAR 13.501(a)(iii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this Bose Proflight Headsets and Accessories via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: Ms. Lisa Davis, Contracting Officer, Phone: 661-275-2498, Email: lisa.davis.6@us.af.mil Mr. James Decatur, Contract Specialist, Phone: 661-277-3930, Email: james.decatur@us.af.mil No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such, and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 � Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZIEB, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
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- Record
- SN05966042-F 20210410/210408230106 (samdaily.us)
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