SYNOPSIS FOR GIANT VOICE     

The AFTC/PZIEA, Edwards AFB, California, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order for purchase of Giant Voice desktop PC to Federal Signal Corporation, under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-1(b) (2).  This authority is supported by an approved Sole Source letter.  It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action.  Anticipated award date is 26 September 2016.   

This requirement is for:

CLIN 0001: Desktop PC with Win7 w/22" monitor; P/N X-PC-22

CLIN 0002: Commander Software, Programming; P/N SFCD255

CLIN 0003: Digital DTMF Controller, desk mount; P/N SS2000+

CLIN 0004: Base STN, Radio, UHF Base Station Radio; P/N BSU

CLIN 0005: Antenna, 410-420 MHz UHF; P/N OMNI-11

CLIN 0006: Shipping & Handling

CLIN 0007: Commissioning Expenses, travel, per diem and hotel

CLIN 0008: On-Site Technician

CLIN 0009: Custom Installation 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334220.  Small Business size standard is: 1,250.  Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.  

This synopsis is published for informational purposes only.  The proposed source, Federal Signal Corporation, is the only manufacturer that will be able to provide all the requirements - form, fit and function, for the giant voice. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-89.  This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition.  The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.  Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Mr. Charles C. McKinley.  For any concerns, interested parties may call the 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. 

For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Charles C. McKinley, AFTC/PZIEA, (661) 277-9519, email: [email protected], or Ms. Kathy Palen, (661) 275-2538, email: [email protected].  This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only.  It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.