NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE SPECTROMETER REPAIR
ID: FA853424Q0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8674fdc4b3e846f3b219f2ba1c9b80b6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Spectro Scientific, Inc. for the repair and support of spectrometers utilized in the Oil Analysis Program. This procurement will encompass technical support, shipment of parts, and on-site services for spectrometers employed by the Air Force, National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and the U.S. Army, following market research that identified Spectro Scientific as the only vendor capable of meeting the required specifications. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210, with a size standard of $34 million, and is anticipated to be awarded by December 31, 2024. Interested parties may submit capability statements by December 23, 2024, to the primary contact, Mr. Darrell Harper, at darrell.harper.3@us.af.mil, for consideration.

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    Darrell Harper
    darrell.harper.3@us.af.mil
    Tiffany Davis-Patterson
    tiffany.davis-patterson@us.af.mil
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    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) plans to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Spectro Scientific, Inc. for the repair and support of spectrometers used in the Oil Analysis Program. This decision follows market research indicating that Spectro Scientific is uniquely qualified to fulfill the required specifications. The contract, anticipated for award by December 31, 2024, will cover technical support, shipping of parts, and on-site services for the spectrometers utilized by the Air Force, National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and U.S. Army. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 811210, with a size standard of $34 million. Potential vendors may submit capability statements by December 23, 2024, for consideration. This notice serves to inform interested parties of the intended sole source award and is not a request for proposals. The government's determination to proceed with this approach is discretionary.
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