Synopsis of Contract Action –TDK RF Shielded Video Camera Supplies – Sole Source Award to TDK RF Solutions Inc.

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Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action –TDK RF Shielded Video Camera Supplies – Sole Source Award to TDK RF Solutions Inc.

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).

Contract Award Date: TBD

Contract Award Number: TBD

Synopsis:

This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to TDK RF Solutions Inc located at 1101 Cypress Creek RD Cedar Park, Texas 78613-3615, United States, to provide backup HD Video Cameras with pan-tilt at Edwards AFB, CA. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to TDK RF Solutions being the only vendor capable of supplying cameras that are compatible with the existing Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) security cameras, which use TDK VC-06 cameras and TDK SI-300CC-HD Controllers.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:

In fiscal year 2024, Edwards AFB needed to procure cameras that emitted low detectable noise for use while inside the testing chamber. It was found that TDK cameras presented the best commercial solution due to their tight shielding which prevented energy leakage and absorption. With the sensitive nature of the tests in the BAF, the items required needed to be TAA compliant and had to pass the BAF RF emissions testing. It was found the TDKs camera solutions were best fit for the requirement and cameras and controllers were procured.

Since this procurement will serve as a backup for the established systems, the cameras must be compatible with the cameras and the controllers in place which are TDK VC-06 and TDK SI-300CC-HD-Controllers. It was found that the already installed TDKs cameras and system are proprietary and will not work with any other cameras or controllers. No authorized resellers were found for the items needed.

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.

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov

Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of Contact:

Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Email: jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil

SSgt Jamil Minosa, Contracting Specialist, Email: jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.

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, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information 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: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

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