NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - GENTEX CORP
ID: FA462024QA975Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4620 92 CONS LGCFAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/1694a39f2d7241ad97d9c8c35278d5e6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 92d Contracting Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington, intends to award a sole source contract to Gentex Corp for the procurement of sixteen Top Latch Assemblies (Part Number G022-028-01). These assemblies are critical components of the USAF HGU-55/P flying helmet, designed to protect aircrew from temporary flash blindness and eye damage during nuclear detonations. Gentex Corp is the sole manufacturer of this specific part, which is mandated by Technical Order 14P3-4-151, and no alternative sources or authorized resellers are available. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit capability statements by September 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, with the anticipated award date set for on or before September 20, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Contracting Officer Mitchel Obias at (509) 247-4885 or via email at mitchel.obias@us.af.mil.

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    24QA975 Single Source JA_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Single Source Justification for the procurement of sixteen Gentex Top Latch Assemblies (Part Number G022-0028-01) by the 92d Contracting Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, WA. These helmet assemblies are integral to the USAF HGU-55/P flying helmet and are designed to protect aircrew from temporary flash blindness and eye damage during nuclear detonations. The justification for a sole-source procurement arises from the specified requirement in Technical Order 14P3-4-151, which mandates the use of a specific part number that is no longer produced. Gentex is confirmed as the sole manufacturer of the necessary assembly, which has been approved for temporary use. Efforts to obtain competition were deemed unsuccessful as Gentex confirmed there are no authorized resellers or alternative sources available. The document also states plans for future competitive procurement efforts, emphasizing the need for adherence to Air Force policies regarding part approvals. The contracting officer, SrA Mitchel M. Obias, concluded that a single source is justified under FAR guidelines due to these circumstances.
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