INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: King Air 350 Aircraft Oversized Fused Silica with Glass Coating (Potassium Free Sensor Glass for Forward Sensor Port)
ID: 140802-25-0681Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/84c3eaedc3d1461cb2ea36ba0255c341/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Avcon Industries Inc. for a custom Oversized Optical Glass Replacement with Glass Coating (Potassium Free) for their King Air 350 Aircraft. This procurement is essential for NOAA's survey missions, as Avcon Industries is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement, holding over 270 FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) specifically for King Air models. Interested parties who believe they can meet the specifications may submit a Capability Statement by August 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST to Chelsea Vera at chelsea.vera@noaa.gov, referencing Announcement Number: 140802-25-0681. The notice is open from August 7, 2025, to August 22, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chelsea Vera
    (757) 828-6329
    chelsea.vera@noaa.gov
    Files
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    Intent to Sole Source_140802-25-0681.pdf
    The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to award a sole-source contract to Avcon Industries Inc. for a custom Oversized Optical Glass Replacement with Glass Coating (Potassium Free) for their King Air 350 Aircraft. This decision is based on market research indicating that Avcon Industries is the only company capable of meeting this specific requirement, possessing over 270 FAA-approved STCs, many for King Air models, and uniquely manufacturing this modification for NOAA's survey missions. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing only one responsible source. The NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. This is not a competitive solicitation. However, interested parties believing they can meet the requirements may submit a Capability Statement by August 22, 2025, 11:00 AM EST, to Chelsea.vera@noaa.gov, referencing Announcement Number: 140802-25-0681. The notice is open from August 7, 2025, to August 22, 2025.
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