Intent to Sole Source - MPU5 Radios/Equipment
ID: FA487725QA137Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/187b419cf9b84255aae95c1e5eead8bb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to issue a sole-source procurement action for MPU5 radios and equipment from Persistent Systems LLC. This procurement is necessitated by the unique capabilities of the MPU5 equipment, which are critical for operational effectiveness, and the determination that competitive pricing from alternative vendors is not viable, as outlined in the Sole Source Justification. The procurement will take place in Tucson, Arizona, and interested businesses that believe they can meet this requirement are encouraged to contact the primary or secondary points of contact, Kody McPherson and Adam Lynn, respectively, by email or phone before the specified deadline.

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    Sole Source JA Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Single Source Justification for a government procurement that permits the acquisition of products from a single vendor due to a lack of competitive pricing. In April 2021, it was determined that out of three vendors, two were resellers offering significantly higher prices than the manufacturer, creating a compelling case for proceeding with the single source option. The contracting officer confirmed the necessity of this decision under FAR 13
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