Part Number/Description
2273-101/2273-101 Digital Switch Chassis (Switch Case 256x256)
2273-201/2273-201 Digital Switch Controller Chassis
2273-301/2273-301 Digital Switch 16 Chnl TTL Input Module
2273-302/2273-302 Digital Switch 16 Chnl RS422 Input Module
2273-303/2273-303 Digital Switch 16 Chnl Analog Input Module
2273-401/2273-401 Digital Switch 16 Chnl TTL Output Module
2273-402/2273-402 Digital Switch 16 Chnl RS-422 Output Module
2273-403/2273-403 Digital Switch 16 Chnl Analog Output Module

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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A). This authority is supported by an approved sole source letter (which is attached to this notice). The applicable NAICS code is 334220 and the size standard, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is 750 employees.

This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED 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 below. For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AFTC Ombudsman, Director of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, (661) 277-2006.

For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Jeffory Mohan, AFTC/PZIEA, at (661) 277-8801, or the Contract Specialist, Ms. Vanessa Russell, AFTC/PZIEA, at (661)-277-2546. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.