69--Special Notice: Intent to Sole-Source

The United States Property and Fiscal Office for Connecticut intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to: Meggitt Training Systems, INC, 296 Brogdon Road, Suwanee, GA. 30024-1247, cage code 087W6; for a turn-key solution and upgrade to existing pistol range pop-up targets in East Haven, Connecticut. Related part numbers include UPG-AA8-1, RZ9, and Dipole Antenna Kits. These parts are manufactured by Meggitt Training Systems and they have been determined to be compatible with existing hardware which includes AA8 Stationary Infantry Targets. The existing hardware is also manufactured by Meggitt Training Systems. All related hardware can be operated with RM9000 software. All related hardware can also be operated with TRACR software. It has been found that Meggitt Training Systems owns the exclusive right to manufacture and sell related equipment and that no other equipment is compatible with existing equipment. In the absence of qualified sources, a contract will be awarded under the Other than Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The decision not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Comments or concerns must be received prior to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, August 21st, 2014. Responses must be submitted by email with confirmation of receipt: [email protected]