SOLICITATION NOTICE
16 -- TASE Duo Gimbal Camera
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
- ZIP Code
- 80840-2315
- Solicitation Number
- F4BWW00154A001
- Point of Contact
- Michelle E. Desmarais, Phone: 7193332965
- E-Mail Address
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michelle.desmarais@usafa.af.mil
(michelle.desmarais@usafa.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The 10th Contracting Squadron, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Colorado has received a Brand Name Only justification for the purchase of the TASE Duo Camera Gimbal system on a Sole Source basis to Cloud Cap Technology, Inc., 2621 Wasco St., Hood River, OR 97031-2014; will be written for one camera and one developer's kit. This procurement is for the acquisition of a sole source commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 13. The North American Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 334511 and the size standard is 500 employees. The Academy Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Research has done extensive research on technologies for UAS. There is only one known responsible source and no other item will satisfy the current USAFA requirement. Significant time and expense has been invested in using Cloud Cap Technology's Piccolo autopilot avionics system. In order to proceed with research, the USAFA UAS Center needs to purchase the TASE Duo camera gimbal system that will work with existing Piccolo autopilot avionics systems. The gimbal system will be used for a joint UAS project the center is performing with Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Lincoln Laboratory under the sponsorship of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. This is the only acceptable product compatible with the research requirements. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. Any offerors believing they can provide an equal product that meets all of the features and functionality of the TASE Duo Camera Gimbal system with all of the features and functions of the requirement described above may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can either provide an equal product or they are an authorized distributor/wholesaler for TASE Duo Camera Gimbal system. It is the offeror's responsibility to provide their product is an equal by demonstrating their product, at a minimum, has the same features and functionality of the brand name product. Providing brochures, specifications and/or quotes alone is not enough for the government to make a decision. The offeror should provide an understandable comparison between the two products. The Government is not responsible for developing the comparison from insufficient information provided. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely receives, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determine whether a brand name or equal procurement, and or a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination that equal products exist or a determination to compete this proposed procurement based on the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 pm MDT on 30 August 2010. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Delivery is to be made to the 2354 Fairchild Dr., Ste. 2G4C at the U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840. FOB: Destination. Unique Item Identifier (UID) [DFARS 252.211-7003] applies to this requirement. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov and with Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Michelle Desmarais, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-2965 or sent via e-mail to michelle.desmarais@usafa.af.mil Alternate POC is Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-8650, diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil. 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (June 2010): (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kim Diercks 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-9018 FAX 719-333-9018 email: Kim.Diercks@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USAFA, U S A F Academy, Colorado, 80840, United States
- Zip Code: 80840
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
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