Instatllation of Intrusion Detection System

Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for Advantor Systems, to provide Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Installation The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Aerospace Systems Support Branch (AFTC/PZRB), Edwards AFB, CA. intends to issue a Sole-Source commercial purchase order to Advantor Systems to complete installation of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to be compliant with DoD 5100.76M and UFC 4-021-02NF. The anticipated award will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) commercial purchase order. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition, is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This authority is supported by an approved Single source justification. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this single source action. The applicable NAICS code is 561621. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $20,500,000. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Quote (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Mr. Jeffory Mohan. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-1185, (661) 277-2810. For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Jeffory L. Mohan, AFTC/ PZRB, (661) 277-2101 or Ms. Ana Velasco, AFTC/PZRB (661) 277-7402. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.