6973GH-23-Q-00017 - IFT Testbed PVP Advanced EO System Components – Notice of Intent to Single Source

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SINGLE SOURCE - PVP ADVANCED EO SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR INTEGRATED FIXED TOWERS (IFT) TESTBED.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING SPECIALIST CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

This announcement constitutes a notice of intent of the FAA to pursue a single source contract award process for this requirement to acquire from PVP Advanced EO Systems Inc. (PVPAEO) components for the IFT Tested to include one (1) Night Hawk Light Weight 200-1200 High Definition (HD) Infrared (IR) cameras, one (1) Pan-Tilt Mount Pedestal Adapter, and six (6) internal and external power, ethernet, and fiber cables applicable to the IFT system.

The FAA authority for single source procurements is provided by the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS) policy section 3.2.2.4.

Rational Basis for Use of Single Source Award Procedures:

PVPAEO is the only known source that can provide the required IFT testbed components to include the Night Hawk Light Weight 200-1200 High Definition (HD) Infrared (IR) camera, Pan-Tilt Mount Pedestal Adapter, and six internal and external power, ethernet, and fiber cables and satisfy the requirement within the needed timeframe. PVPAEO is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the camera, pedestal adapter, and cables. They are the sole proprietary source for the technical data and drawings. The components are customized items by PVPAEO for the Customs Border Protection (CBP) IFT program. Their unique exterior and internal design make it compatible and functional with the existing configuration for the Integrated Fixed Tower (IFT) system along the Southern border.

Description

IFS#

Qty

Light Weight 200-1200 HD IR

100031674

1

PAN-TILT MOUNT PEDESTAL ADAPTER

100036249

1

ZIESS LP17 LRF EXTERNAL CABLE

100036265

1

CABLE EXT LASER ILLUMINATOR

100036371

1

CABLE FIBER OPTICAL VIDEO TCU

100036372

1

NIGHTHAWK FIBER OPTIC CABLE

100036373

1

CABLE ETHERNET CAMERA TCU

100036374

1

NIGHTHAWK POWER/ETHERNET CABLE

100036375

1

Delivery Requirements: 12 months from AOR.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and size standards for this effort:

NAICS – 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Manufacturing - Size Standard – 1,250 Employees

The FAA's current intended procurement strategy is to pursue a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract via single source award procedures to the following company:

PVP Advanced EO Systems Inc.

14312 Franklin AVE, STE 100

Tustin, California

92780-7066, United States

SAM UEI: FMJTG9XMH7H6

Any questions or concerns regarding this announcement must be received by 4:00 p.m. Central Time (Oklahoma Time) on March 29, 2023.

The FAA requests that all submittals, including attachments and pricing sheet, be submitted electronically to the following:

Email: Jason.M.Perry@FAA.gov and Tamara.M.Maxwell@FAA.gov

Please include "6973GH-23-Q-00017 - IFT Testbed PVP Advanced EO System Components – Notice of Intent to Single Source” in the subject line of your email. Information provided will not be released but please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary.

The FAA reserves the right to cancel this announcement at any time, for any reason, and without notice.

The Acquisition Management System (AMS) is the governing regulation of FAA acquisitions over the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). You can learn more about the FAA’s acquisition process at the following link:

https://fast.faa.gov/PPG_Procurement.cfm