SAM #FA520526QB122

Sole Source Procurement of Gentex SF2-C Kits (Flying PPE) for Laser Eye Protection

This notice announces a planned sole source procurement by the 35th Contracting Office at Misawa Air Base, Japan for Gentex SF2-C kits and accessories for laser eye protection. - Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, PACIFIC AIR FORCES, 35th Contracting Office (FA5205 35 CONS PK) - Sole Source Vendor: Gentex Corporation (CAGE Code: 97427) - Requirement: SF2-C Spectacle Kits (small, medium, large), SF2-C Repair Kits, Rx Outsert Kits (small, medium, large), and Rx Repair Kits - All items are for flying personnel personal protective equipment (PPE) with laser eye protection - Specific part numbers and quantities are listed for each item - Justification: Gentex is the OEM and only source believed capable due to unique part numbers and established ordering procedures - Opportunity: Interested parties may respond with evidence of capability to meet all requirements, but the government intends to negotiate only with Gentex unless competition is shown to be advantageous - Period of Performance: One-time procurement; no recurring or option periods - Commercial Opportunity: Potential for other vendors to respond if they can fully meet all requirements, including security and asset provision - No services are included; this is strictly for equipment procurement

Description

The 35th Contracting Office at Misawa Air Base, Japan intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of RFO 12.102, simplified Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901). The associated NAICS code for this is 339115.

The sole-source contract will be awarded to:

Gentex Corporation (hereby the proposed vendor):

324 MAIN ST

SIMPSON, PA 18407 USA

CAGE Code:  97427

Description of Requirement:

This project is for procurement of the below listed items:

P/N                       Nomenclature                                             Qty

14046-1             SF2-C Spectacle Kit, Small                           10

14046-2             SF2-C Spectacle Kit, Medium                     20

14046-3             SF2-C Spectacle Kit, Large                           20

14611-1             SF2-C Repair Kit                                                2

14584-1             Rx Outsert Kit, Small                                       5

14584-2             Rx Outsert Kit, Medium                                10

14584-3             Rx Outsert Kit, Large                                      10

14610-1             Rx Repair Kit                                                      2

IAW Fitting, Inspection, Repair, and Disposal Laser Eye Protection (LEP) F-35 Lightning II Clydesdale SF2-C (Version 1.0) Dated 31 October 2018 purchases will be made directly to GENTEX Corp:

1.6 The Clydesdale SF2-C LEP spectacle is a one-time procurement for the U.S. Services and is a Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). A new universal Part Numbers have been created by the Original Equipment Manufacturer for future procurement by the U.S. Services, Partners and FMS customers (see Table 15) Partners and FMS that desire the Clydesdale SF2-C LEP spectacles can procure them directly from the OEM email address provided in paragraph 8.1.

 8.1 Orders can be place by contacting ORDERS@gentexcorp.com.

It is the Government's belief that only the proposed candidate possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement due to the pre-established ordering procedures listed above. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only this source. Interested parties may identify their interests to this notice by showing clear and convincing evidence that they can provide all the needed assets, meet the security recquirements and competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Send responses to this notice via e-mail to TSgt Loraine Ermel, Contracting Specialist at loraine.ermel@us.af.mil and 1st Lt Kade Forrester, Contracting officer at kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil,  no later than 10:00 AM (Japan Standard Time) on 8 August 2026.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR FACSIMILES WILL BE ACCEPTED. RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE OR WITHOUT THE REQUIRED INFORMATION MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. THIS IS NOT SOLICITATION. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS OFFER AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR INFORMATION REQUESTED NOR WILL IT COMPENSATE ANY RESPONDENT FOR ANY COST INCURRED IN DEVELOPING INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT.

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