The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Squadron (AFTC/PZIOAB) Eglin AFB, FL intends to award a sole source contract to LINX Defense, LLC, 2230 University Ave NW, Canton, Ohio, 44709-3938; Cage: 83BS3, to provide an upgrade to an existing LINX Predator Elite System. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order.

The statutory authority which permits sole source for this acquisition is 41 United States Code (USC) 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This authority is supported by an approved Justification & Approval. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. The applicable NAICS code is 334290. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 750 employees. The anticipated award date is 13 February 2019.

CLIN 0001 - LINX Predator Elite System Upgrade in accordance with the Technical Requirement Document.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All responses received by 12:00 pm CDT on 12 February 2019 will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Questions shall be submitted electronically to Kristina Brannon at: [email protected].