NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE
ID: 6973GH-24-NOTICE-00027Type: Special Notice
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/c97153ff0cc14b5082fc52355352e083/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), intends to award a single source contract to Trax USA Corp for the continuation of its Flight Program Operations services. This contract is crucial for managing aircraft maintenance, logistics, and financial support necessary for the FAA's missions. The FAA has determined that maintaining Trax USA Corp as the selected vendor aligns with its operational needs, ensuring effective service delivery. For inquiries regarding this announcement, interested parties should contact Erick Martinez at erick.i.martinez-abril@faa.gov, noting that this notice serves informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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    erick.i.martinez-abril@faa.gov
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to award a single source contract to Trax USA Corp to continue its Flight Program Operations services. This contract is essential for managing aircraft maintenance, logistics, and financial support for FAA missions. The FAA's decision to maintain Trax USA Corp as the selected vendor is based on the assessment that this approach benefits their operational needs. This notice serves solely for informational purposes and does not represent a solicitation for proposals. Industry inquiries about this announcement must be directed to the FAA Contracting Officer before the specified deadline. It is important to note that the FAR references found in SAM.gov do not apply to the FAA, which follows its own Acquisition Management System procedures.
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