Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Vectors Inc
ID: FA9101-25-Q-9998Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS (6675)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7b109f61ca4d4571a31513ba4228d938/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Test Center at Holloman AFB in New Mexico, intends to award a sole source contract to Vectors Inc. for the procurement of robotic total station software and firmware maintenance updates. This acquisition aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the 846th Test Squadron by providing essential surveying equipment, including a Robotic Total Station that supports technicians in locating elevations and tracking stations for target array operations. The contract is expected to be awarded on December 30, 2024, and interested vendors may submit capability statements or proposals by December 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM MDT, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Nathan Jaye at nathan.jaye@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nathan Jaye
    nathan.jaye@us.af.mil
    Brett Moore
    brett.moore.6@us.af.mil
    Files
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    JA Robotic Total Station Redacted.pdf
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Vectors Inc SIGNED.pdf
    The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, has issued a memorandum regarding their intent to award a sole source purchase order to Vectors Inc. for robotic total station software and firmware maintenance updates. The contract aligns with NAICS code 423490, which applies to small businesses with a maximum of 150 employees. After conducting market research, AFTC determined that only Spirent could fulfill the necessary specifications for this requirement. The anticipated award date is December 30, 2024. While this procurement is not a request for competitive bids, interested parties are welcome to submit capability statements or proposals by December 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM MDT. The contact for submission is Contract Specialist Nathan Jaye, via email. This notification exemplifies the government's streamlined acquisition process under FAR 13, prioritizing efficiency while permitting transparency and potential competition from other vendors.
    Reqs Doc Robotic Total Station.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for acquiring a Robotic Total Station to support operations at the Holloman High Speed Test Track by the 846th Test Squadron (846 TS). The primary purpose is to enhance the independent functionality of technicians in locating elevations and tracking stations for target array operations. Key specifications include on-site training for six employees, compatibility with Trimble GPS for versatile data collection, a range of 2500 meters with high accuracy, and a durable, waterproof design. Additional requirements encompass search capability during data collection, specific telemetry and electronic measurement standards, and wireless connectivity. The contractor must deliver all hardware and related documentation within 90 days of the award notification. Overall, this file serves as a Request for Proposal (RFP) detailing the technical and logistical needs for the acquisition of essential surveying equipment, ensuring effective mission support for the 846 TS.
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