Synopsis of Contract Action (SOCA) - Specmat Technologies Inc Tender, USA - 107210977

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Country : USA

Summary : Synopsis of Contract Action (SOCA) - Specmat Technologies Inc

Deadline : 17 Sep 2024

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 107210977

Document Ref. No. : F1S0AS4257A001

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action - Radio/Personal Locator Beacon Supplies - Sole Source Award to SPECMAT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

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). The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).



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/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Specmat Technologies Inc located at 215 Dunavant Dr, Rockford, TN to replace expired batteries that power the H.R. Smith 500-27-07 PLB and radio at Edwards AFB, CA. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Specmat Technologies Inc being the only authorized reseller to provide HR Smith products.

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

The PLB and batteries, both considered government furnished equipment, are H.R. Smith products and are substantially less costly to purchase and maintain than the alternative AF legacy CSEL radio which requires additional support equipment and battery replacements. The only cost of maintaining these H.R. Smith radios are to replace the battery every five years. The US company that manufactures these British radios and batteries is Specmat Technologies Inc in Tennessee.



Batteries are needed to replace expired batteries that power the H.R...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : F1S0AS4257A001
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command : AIR FORCE TEST CENTER
Office: FA9302 AFTC PZZ
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Sep 13, 2024 11:29 am PDT
Original Response Date: Sep 17, 2024 12:00 pm PDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Sep 19, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 6140 - BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE
NAICS Code: 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Edwards, CA 93524 USA

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