Intent To Sole Source- Base Cameras
ID: FA465925QZ014Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4659 319 CONS PKGRAND FORKS AFB, ND, 58201, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

VIDEO RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT (5836)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b5e01c6281f14f1191b43d2ebe599c4c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through 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 procurement is necessary to enhance security measures at the base, leveraging proprietary rights that Applied Research Associates holds over the required Sentinel equipment and software already in use. The contract will be issued under Other Than Full and Open Competition, adhering to Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a closing date for inquiries set for April 04, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Interested parties can reach out to SSgt Zenaida Castaneda at zenaida.castaneda@us.af.mil or SSgt Jacob Wood at jacob.wood.4@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SSgt Zenaida Castaneda
    (701) 747-5280
    zenaida.castaneda@us.af.mil
    SrA Madison Maye
    (701) 747-5305
    madison.maye@us.af.mil
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    Intent to Sole Source Synopsis.pdf
    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.
    Intent to Sole Source Synopsis Mod.pdf
    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.
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