Notice of Intent for Sole Source of Multiband UHF Radios

The 56th Contracting squadron, Luke AFB, AZ, intends to award a sole source contract to Harris Corporation, 1680 University Ave, Rochester, NY 146410; to provide Multiband Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radios (Mfr. Part #RF-310M-HH002). Currently, the government recognizes a single manufacturer and product that is approved for the Department of Defense (DoD) use and fullfills the requirements of the F-35 Foreign Military Sales training syllabus. The Harris RF-310-HH002 is assigned J/F-12 09512 and is an authorized emitter for the DoD. The contract will be a firm-fixed price. This acquisition will be fulfilled under simplified acquisition procedures and other than full and open competition authorized by FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date is 11 May 2017. This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal nor a solicitation of offers. A determination by the government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the government. Information receieved will be considered strictly for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procuremnet. The NAICS for this acquisition is 334220; with a size standard of 1250 employees. Please direct any questions or concerns to 2d Lt Elizabeth Maldonado at [email protected] .