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Notice of Contract Action – Test Parachute Programs static-line and military free fall parachuting currency and proficiency requirements IAW AFI 10-3503 AFMC.

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization).

Contract Award Date: TBD

Contract Award Number: TBD

Synopsis:

This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZE), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract toPerris Valley Aviation Services Inc. 2091 Goetz Road Perris, CA 92570-9315 to support the USAFs only Test Parachute Programs static-line and military free fall parachuting currency and proficiency requirements IAW AFI 10-3503 AFMC supp. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to the need for the following requirements.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:

Vendor must be within the 500 miles radius of Edwards AFB and provide the USAFs only Test Parachute Programs static-line and military free fall parachuting currency and proficiency requirements IAW AFI 10-3503 AFMC with an on-site vertical wind tunnel.

The critical performance requirements are-

The facility must be in the Local (

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov

Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this this training via e-mail to the following Points of Contact:

• Mr. John Walker, Contract Specialist, Email: john.walker.68@us.af.mil


• Ms. Denina Solomon Contract Specialist, Email: denina.solomon@us.af.mil

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such, and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZE, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

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