The 673d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, intends to award a firm fixed price, sole-source purchase order to FLIGHTCOM CORP, 17600 SW 65TH Ave. Lake Grove, Oregon 97035-5229, under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The proposed contract action is to purchase an aircrew headset system in accordance with (IAW) the attached salient characteristics document. No manufacturers other than FLIGHTCOM CORP have been found who can provide a product which can meet the salient characteristics.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this simplified acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This notice is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation is available. The circumstances of this contract action deem only a sole-source is reasonably available to fulfill the stated requirement. Interested organizations who believe they can provide a product IAW the attached salient characteristics may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to james.barton.18@us.af.mil no later than 4:00pm, AKDT, Tuesday, 05 September 2023. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. No request for proposals or quotes will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent.

POINT OF CONTACT

A1C James Barton | Contracting Specialist

673d Contracting Squadron / PKB

907-552-5585 | james.barton.18@us.af.mil

SSgt Jake Montalbano | Contracting Officer

673d Contracting Squadron / PKB

907-552-5580 | jake.montalbano@us.af.mil