SAM #FA226322C0003_Bridge

Sole-Source Bridge Contract for LBIR Calibration Services at NIST

This opportunity involves a sole-source bridge contract for specialized Low Background Infrared (LBIR) calibration services supporting the Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) Division and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/ROM), Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) Division - Missile Defense Agency (MDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Jung Research and Development Corp. (JRAD) is the sole-source provider identified for these services - Products/Services Requested: - Operation, maintenance, research, and engineering support for the LBIR calibration facility at NIST - Calibration of critical radiometers (BXR, MDXR, UXR) and operation of cryogenic vacuum chambers and refrigeration systems - On-site and off-site calibration support, including at Raytheon and Johns Hopkins APL - Anticipated labor: 1.6–2.2 full-time equivalents (FTEs) with at least 10 years of experience in high-vacuum cryogenic systems and radiometric instrumentation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification due to JRAD's unique expertise and lack of other capable vendors - Personnel must have deep technical experience in cryogenic and radiometric systems - Services are critical for missile defense sensor calibration and require continuity to avoid delays or duplication of costs - Work is structured via Project Plans with defined tasks and funding, and includes both on-site and off-site support

Description

AFMETCAL at Heath OH intends to solicit and award a Sole Source modification to the current Low Background Infrared (LBIR) contract, held by Jung Research and Development Corp. (Cage 3JES1), to execute a bridge action for up to six months. This action is being taken as Jung Research and Development Corp(JRAD) was the only company identified as capable of meeting this requirement without substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition. Further, there would be unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements to the MDA and its mission if another contractor other than JRAD was used.

This bridge action will be executed by modifying the current LBIR contract to add six (6) one-month options in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. These options will only be exercised as needed to extend services long enough to solicit and award the new contract under solicitation FA226326R0001. There is no guarantee that any option will be exercised. The requirement is in accordance with the Statement of Work which is available for download at this site.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by AFMETCAL. Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required items and services within fifteen (15) days of this publication. Interested parties should submit questions to Allen Kurella at allen.kurella@us.af.mil. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.

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