SAM #F3T2EM6119AQ01

Sole Source Procurement of Portable Cabin Pressure Testers for Aircraft Maintenance

This opportunity concerns the planned sole source procurement of portable cabin pressure testers for aircraft maintenance at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. - Agency: 4th Contracting Squadron, Air Combat Command, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina - Intent: Sole source award to A3 Systems Corporation for Portable Cabin Pressure Testers - Product: Portable Cabin Pressure Tester (CPT), part number 15-7609-6000-FJ, or equal - Quantity: 2 units - OEM: A3 Systems Corporation (also referenced as TRONAIR in attachments) - Key features: Precise pressure regulation, leak testing, system verification; includes aluminum transport case, wheels, retractable handle; dimensions 26.4" H x 21.7" L x 26.4" W; weight 195 lbs - Purpose: Supports maintenance of aircraft environmental control and pressurization systems, improving efficiency and reducing downtime - Competition: Other vendors may respond if they can demonstrate competitive advantage; not a formal solicitation - Requirements: Must meet salient characteristics as specified in attached document - No services are being procured; only equipment - No formal solicitation or request for quotes available - Estimated contract value: Likely in the range of $20,000 to $40,000 based on similar equipment pricing - Potential competitors: Other manufacturers of aircraft cabin pressure testers (e.g., Barfield, Druck) - Competing products: Barfield Cabin Pressure Testers, Druck Portable Pressure Testers, other equivalent models

Description

The 4th Contracting Squadron is issuing this presolicitation notice of intent to sole-source IAW RFO 5.101 for the Portable Cabin Pressure Tester - CPT [15-7609-6000-FJ] or equal-- Qty 2 to A3 Systems Corporation. The Government invites offerors to submit a response to this notice that would demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder mission objectives. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; AND NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE.

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