The 1^st Special Operations Contracting Squadron at Hurlburt Field FL intends to award a Sole Source purchase to AeroVironment for spare parts for SUAS systems and the Vampire SUAS simulator software and license. This award is restricted to AeroVironment and is under The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 336413 with a size standard of 1000 employees; the SIC code is 3728.  The contract award amount is below the SAT. This procurement is being accomplished under the authority of FAR 13.501.  The Government believes that the AeroVironment is a patented and proprietary commercial product that can only be acquired through AeroVironment. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, and 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the requested services before 08:00 AM (central), 19 September 2011. Anticipated award is 19 September 2011.  The solicitation will only be sent to AeroVironment.  A firm-fixed price order will be issued in writing.  Submit any information, questions, or comments to the points of contact listed below.  The contract will be a single award, Firm-Fixed-Price type contract. The incorporated provisions and clauses are current according to Http://farsite.hill.af.mil .  The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, shipping, and all other items necessary to provide the following items:

 0002       Tailboom                                                                                             10 each

 0003                 Snap Screw and Wrench, Center Wing                                                       100 each

 0004        Hand Controller                                                                                              1 each

 0005        Hub Unit                                                                                             1 each

 0006        GCS AC Adaptor                                                                                   6 each

 0007        M1 GCS                                                                                              1 each

 0008        M1 RF Module                                                                                      2 each

FOB: Destination for delivery to Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

**See attached Sole Source Letter ** 

Contracting Specialist, A1C Jon Shepard Phone (850) 884-1261, FAX 850-884-2041, E-Mail: [email protected] , 350 Tully St Bldg 90339, Hurlburt Field FL 32544-5810

Contracting Officer, SSgt Rodolfo Estrada Phone (850) 884-5373, FAX 850-884-2041, E-Mail: [email protected] , 350 Tully St Bldg 90339, Hurlburt Field FL 32544-5810