Document Type:                    

Solicitation Number:               Reference-Number FA7000-09-T-0017__

Posted Date:                           30 Dec 08

Archive Date:                          31 Jan 09

Original Response Date:         7 Jan 09

Current Response Date:          7 Jan 09

Classification Code:                7105

Set Aside:                               Unrestricted

NAICS Code                                      337127

The 10^th Mission Support Group, Directorate of Contracting, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, is hereby issuing a Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source Commercial Purchase Order to Turnbull Enterprises, Inc., 3100 Viona Ave, Baltimore, MD  21230-3411 (Small Busines) in providing Dormitory furniture to match existing Dormitory furniture with the same design standard.  The following requirement is:

170 each          saddle (for conversion to Bunk Bed)

170 each          ladder (for conversion to Bunk Bed)

The Government has determined the use of Turnbull Enterprises, Inc. for this furniture requirement is required to meet the government's need.  The required unit is proprietary nature to Turnbull Enterprises, Inc.  The particular joints are custom made case and extruded aluminum is proprietary.  The determination to use Turnbull Enterprises, Inc. was made by the United States Air Force Academy, 34TRW/34 SDCG.  Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time,  7 Jan 09.  This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.5 and FAR Parts 12 and 13.  The authority cited and justification made is based on the determination that the Government's minimum needs can best be satisfied by services available from one source.  No solicitation will be made available and all information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the government.  The following local clause is hereby incorporated 5352.201-8101 Ombudsman (Aug 2005) and Addendum if resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer.  Concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kelly Snyder, 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103, USAFA CO 80840.  Telephone (719) 333-2704; Fax ((719) 333-9103, and e-mail [email protected].  A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice to solely within the discretion of the Government.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.  Only written/fax or e-mail inquires will be accepted,  Written inquiries shall be addressed to Government point of contact, Tina Hamalak, Contract Specialist, telephone number (719) 333-3398 or e-mail [email protected] or Diana South at (719) 333-8650 or e-mail [email protected].