Anticipated Sole Source for Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems

This is a presolicitation notice;

this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the USAF’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size s (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist. The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, to Seimens Industry Inc, 1000 E Deerfield PKWY., Buffalo Grove, IL60089-4547 United States. The applicable NAICS is 561621; Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), with a size standard of $25M. The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirement: Vendor shall provide all labor, materials, engineering, programming, maintenance and commissioning necessary to furnish and install a centralized air-gapped alarm notification system designed to transmit Major Issue alarms via analog telephone dial-out without reliance on internet connectivity for Seimens manufactured cooling systems, hydraulics, and power. Control hardware needed within the alarm cabinet: • One (1) Siemens PXC-series controller • Relay expansion modules sufficient to support twenty-four (48) alarm inputs • One (1) 24VDC power supply • Six (6) auto-dialer devices (8 inputs per device) • UPS battery backup system to maintain operation during power loss • Internal wire management and labeling The

period of performance will be Base plus 4 years. There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the

requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. The response should include any special

requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.). All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the

Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (DAFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman is as follows: 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, Email: [email protected]. Responses must be received no later than (NLT)