309^th SMXG/PZIMC intends to issue a sole source contract to a purchase Wideband Systems Inc. for spares and cables.  Wideband Systems DRS8500X Wideband Telemetry Recorder provides the ITIPS project with the ability to process flight data while recording real time test flights. Operating system update to bring our prototype system up to date with the production system.  ITIPS requires a telemetry recorder capable of interfacing with existing ICBM test flight historic tapes which require a Wideband Systems Inc. (WSI) proprietary format. Wideband Systems Inc.

Notice to Intent to award a Sole Source Procurement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  The Government intends to issue a sole source contract to the contractor Wideband Systems Inc.  The solicitation will be posted at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ under solicitation number F2DCCF4245A002 on 3 October 2014.  This requirement is considered sole source due to the fact the Wideband Systems Inc that the weapon system consoles have to be the exact part number and design as the prototype system.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 334511 (Acceleration indicators and systems components, aerospace type, manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and all other interested contractors shall submit a capabilities document which states their abilities on fulfilling this requirement.  Responese should be submitted by 12:00 p.m. MST on October 10, 2014.  Description of the service to be purchase with clause is listed below.

Item 0001 Wideband Telemetry Systems

Item 0002 Cables

Item 0003 Update prototype recorder OS

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