Intent to Sole Source- BASH Cannon Services
ID: FA302225Q0302Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3022 14 CONS LGCACOLUMBUS, MS, 39710-0001, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (J036)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to issue a sole source Purchase Order for maintenance services on bird deterrent units at Columbus Air Force Base and Gunshy Auxiliary Airfield. The contractor will be responsible for servicing and maintaining 33 bird deterrent units at Columbus AFB and 12 units at Gunshy, ensuring that 90% of the units are operational 90% of the time at both locations. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational safety and efficiency at the airfields, as the bird deterrent systems play a vital role in preventing wildlife hazards. Interested vendors may submit their qualifications to the designated Contract Administrator by February 21, 2025, with the decision to open the procurement to competition resting solely with the government. For further inquiries, contact Augustina Binah at augustina.binah.1@us.af.mil or TSgt Ranie Boukzam at ranie.boukzam@us.af.mil.

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    The 14th Contracting Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base intends to issue a sole source Purchase Order to R-J Intn’l for maintenance services on 33 bird deterrent units at Columbus AFB and 12 units at Gunshy Auxiliary Airfield. This action falls under FAR 12 for commercial services and is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) for other than full and open competition. The contract will require the vendor to ensure that 90% of the units are operational 90% of the time at both airfields. Companies interested in bidding may submit their qualifications to the designated Contract Administrator by February 21, 2025. The decision to open the procurement to competition will depend on the submitted narratives, remaining solely within the government's discretion. This notice emphasizes the Air Force's intent to streamline its contracting process while potentially maintaining quality service through an established vendor.
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