Vertical Wind Tunnel Use

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Paraclete XP SkyVenture under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304-(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. USASOC's requirement is the purchase of vertical wind tunnel time. Paraclete XP SkyVenture was the original awardee for the initial purchase of vertical wind tunnel time and is currently still under a contract. This notice is not a request for offers. The contractor identified is the only known source in close proximity to Fort Bragg, NC that would not require additional travel costs and extended training times. However, any other responsible vendor believing they have the capability of meeting the requirement may submit their capabilities to include technical documentation to establish the potential of meeting the Government's need. To be considered, any such documentation shall be submitted in writing by 20 September 2013 at 1:00PM EST. No extensions will be granted. A determination not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not bona fide competition exists. The applicable NAICS is 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction). The Government will not pay for any information submitted. Electronic submission will be accepted. The point of contact for this requirement is Michael Spahr, Contracting Officer, email, [email protected] . A firm fixed price contract shall be awarded NET 1 October 2013.