Notice of Intent to Award Sole source: NIDA Trainers
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3020 82 CONS LGCSHEPPARD AFB, TX, 76311-2743, USA

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/eea8fb4e256348b4b5e1026411238689/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 82nd Contracting Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of NIDA Trainers from NIDA Corporation. This acquisition aims to secure the NIDA Model 130ST Trainer and Learning Management System (LMS), which are critical for providing performance-based technical education in aviation maintenance, ensuring compliance with competency-based training standards set by the Air Education and Training Command. Engaging NIDA as the sole supplier is justified due to their unique offerings that competitors cannot match, simplifying implementation and ensuring high-quality training resources for airmen in the 2W1X1 career field. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Mrs. Michael Bolanos at michael.bolanos_vega.hn@us.af.mil or Shyvonne Yarbrough at shyvonne.yarbrough@us.af.mil, with responses due by 4:30 PM on April 2025.

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    Sole Source Justification Letter_Nida Trainers.pdf
    The 363rd Training Squadron of the Air Education and Training Command is seeking a sole source procurement for the NIDA Model 130ST Trainer and Learning Management System (LMS). This innovative trainer supports performance-based technical education in aviation maintenance through its versatile electronics training platform, which allows for a hands-on learning experience. NIDA Corporation is the sole supplier identified through market research, as competitors do not offer the same combination of instructional tools and LMS compatibility. The equipment and software requested are essential for meeting the competency-based training standards set by the Air Education and Training Command. Engaging NIDA as the sole source provider is justified, as it simplifies the implementation process and ensures the delivery of high-quality training resources tailored for airmen in the 2W1X1 career field. Additionally, prior confirmation from NIDA on April 10 states that their products can only be supplied directly by them, further solidifying the need for this sole source acquisition. The memorandum concludes with approval from relevant authorities within the contracting office.
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