Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - 3 OSS Calibration and Maintenance of RT3
ID: F1W1G24177AW01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5000 673 CONS LGCJBER, AK, 99506-2501, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ef9acd2b0cb844a4bc65cd021adc088b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract for the calibration and maintenance of RT3 Runway Friction Testing equipment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The contract will be awarded to Halliday Technologies, Inc., which is uniquely qualified to perform these services due to its specialized training and proprietary knowledge of the RT3 equipment. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of government property, with an estimated contract value of $12,000 and a performance period of up to 1095 days. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement should contact Sean Leigh or Zachery Pullen before the submission deadline, which is expected around September, within the annual calibration window of August 1 to October 15.

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    PWS - Calibration-Mx of the RT3.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the calibration and maintenance requirements for the Real Time Traction Tool (RT3) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The focus is on ensuring the RT3 runway friction test equipment functions optimally. The contractor must conduct annual calibration and maintenance within a specified period, certifying the RT3's readiness. The work involves detailed inspections, testing, and updates, taking around eight hours per unit. Throughout the year, the contractor will also provide remote repair support, and if needed, authorized on-site repairs. The contract period is up to 1095 days. Key tasks include comprehensive inspections, equipment testing, and necessary updates. The contractor must adhere to strict base access and security protocols and maintain a clean work area. The evaluation of proposals will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet the detailed technical requirements and deliver efficient, timely services. Important dates include the submission deadline, expected around September, within the annual calibration window of August 1 to October 15.
    SSJ - RT3 Cal 13 Sep 24.pdf
    The document outlines a Single Source Justification for the calibration and maintenance of the RT3 runway friction test equipment, specifically from Halliday Technologies, Inc. This service is crucial as the equipment is government property and requires annual certification. The estimated cost for the contract is $12,000. Halliday Technologies is unique in its ability to perform these services due to specialized training and the proprietary nature of the RT3 equipment. Efforts to find alternative service providers through market research revealed no viable candidates, as all searches ultimately pointed back to Halliday Technologies. To avoid future single-source dependencies, plans are in place to focus on procuring equipment that can be serviced by multiple vendors when replacement is necessary. The contracting officer, Zachery Pullen, confirmed that only a single source could meet the necessary requirements under the cited FAR regulation. This justification aims to ensure continued operational readiness of the RT3 equipment while addressing federal procurement protocols.
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