Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract
ID: FA002126EW002Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA0021 AFICA 765 SCONFHURLBURT FIELD, FL, 32544-5407, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/66576f6749a0460b8d1bbef0cf91204c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for surgical skills training support services, valued at approximately $1.05 million. This procurement is based on market research indicating that UAB is the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirements due to its unique qualifications as a Level I trauma hospital, established infrastructure, and integration with existing Government protocols. The contract is critical for ensuring high-quality surgical training, which is essential for maintaining operational readiness. Interested parties may submit capability statements to the designated contacts by 1300 CST on January 20, 2026, although this is not a request for quotes, and the Government reserves the right to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LACEY SHALENKO
    (850) 684-0329
    lacey.shalenko@us.af.mil
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The 765 Enterprise Sourcing Flight intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) for surgical skills training support services, valued at approximately $1.05 million. This decision, made under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and FAR Subpart 13.5, follows market research indicating UAB is the only responsible source. UAB's unique qualifications include its status as a Level I trauma hospital, established infrastructure, training partnership, performance history, and integration with existing Government protocols. No other commercial sources were identified that could meet the requirements without unacceptable delays or cost duplication. While this is not a request for quote, responsible sources may submit capability statements to erin.willcox.1@us.af.mil and lacey.shalenko@us.af.mil by 1300 CST on January 20, 2026. The Government reserves the right to determine whether a competitive procurement will be conducted.
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