The 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base intends to award a sole source contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. for the procurement of Axis cameras and their installation on the Installation Base Defense Security System (IBDSS). This decision is based on ARA's proprietary rights to the existing Sentinel equipment and software integrated within the IBDSS. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 334290, applicable to Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, with a size standard allowing 800 employees. The acquisition will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will not open to competitive proposals, as per FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested parties may contact designated officers for further clarification, and the notice will remain open until March 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The government reserves the right to determine whether to engage in competitive bidding at its discretion.

The 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base intends to award a sole source contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. for the installation of Axis cameras as part of the Installation Base Defense Security System (IBDSS). This sole source procurement stems from the proprietary rights that Applied Research Associates holds over the necessary Sentinel equipment and software already installed at the base. The contract will adhere to Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will be issued under Other Than Full and Open Competition, as per FAR 13.106-1(b). The notice emphasizes that it does not solicit competitive proposals and the decision to not pursue competition remains at the Government's discretion. Interested parties can reach out to the specified contacts for more information, with the notice set to close on April 04, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. This document underscores the government's procurement process aimed at enhancing security measures at the Air Force base while navigating proprietary vendor relations.