Intent to Award Sole Source Zona SW Maint
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2396 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL PZLEWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Periodical Publishers (513120)

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NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS (7630)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL/PZLET) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, intends to award a single source purchase order to Siemens for the Zona SW Maintenance requirement. This procurement is authorized under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and is not a solicitation for competitive bids; however, feedback from interested parties may influence the government's decision regarding competitive proposals. The importance of this maintenance service underscores the critical role it plays in supporting Air Force operations. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to Ja'Quan Dangerfield at jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil by November 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, ensuring compliance with specific email submission guidelines to facilitate effective communication.

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    Ja'Quan Dangerfield
    jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil
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    The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL/PZLET) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, intends to award a single source purchase order to Siemens for the Zona SW Maint requirement, as permitted by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This announcement is not a solicitation for competitive bids; rather, feedback may influence the government’s decision to seek competitive proposals. Interested parties must submit responses via email to jaquan.dangerfield@us.af.mil by November 17, 2024, at noon Eastern Time, ensuring the email includes the subject line “Zona SW Maint Subscription” to bypass stringent email filters. Attachments must be in specific formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .vsdx), with prohibited formats (.zip, .exe) likely deleted by filters. This notice underlines the importance of following submission guidelines to ensure effective communication with the government. The document serves to alert stakeholders of the intent to proceed uncompetitively and facilitate informed responses regarding the procurement approach.
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