USAFA - CX300 COMMUNICATION SERVICE MONITORS WITH ADAPTATIONS
ID: F4B6115051AQ01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7000 10 CONS LGCUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de094b2eb311425bb181bbb45c8fc767/view
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    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 16, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of CX300 Communications Service Monitors and associated accessories. The requirement includes two CX300 monitors, software unlocks, calibration kits, hard transit cases, and maintenance kits, all essential for maintaining communication systems at the Academy. This procurement is justified under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) due to the unique capabilities of a single vendor to meet the stringent quality requirements. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM to the designated contacts, Ryan Dague and Kristin Heikkila, via email.

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single_source_justification CX300 Communications Service Monitors with Adaptations 1_Redacted.pdf
Apr 11, 2025, 11:11 PM UTC
The document presents a Single Source Justification related to a contracting action, determining that only one source is reasonably available for a specific contract under the provisions of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). It emphasizes that the contracting officer, Kristin A. Heikkila, NH03, has made this determination as of April 11, 2025. The justification confirms that the circumstances surrounding this procurement necessitate the selection of a single vendor rather than competitive bidding, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. The document's context pertains to government Request for Proposals (RFPs) and acquisitions, where justifications of this nature are vital to demonstrate the appropriateness of contracting decisions when competition is limited.
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