Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Big Top Cover
Deadline : 28 Apr 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 118147228
Document Ref. No. : FA930125R0003
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) - Big Top Manufacturing - Sunshade.
Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.501(a) - 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Contract Award Date: TBD
Contract Award Number: TBD
Synopsis:
The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Big Top Manufacturing, 3255 US Highway 19 N, Perry, Florida 32347 for their Sunshades for use at Edwards AFB. The contract will be fulfilled by means of other than full and open competition, due to Big Top being the only capable vendor of providing the size and installation procedures needed in the Statement of Work. Big Top also has a service contract in place to maintain the stated Sunshade. Big Top manufacturing has proven to be a consistent and reliable vendor in previous acquisitions as they have many Sunshades on Edwards AFB.
Justification for Sole Source:
The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.501(a) Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in-
(A) Substantial Duplication of Cost: Big Top Manufacturing has a significant existing presence at Edwards AFB, including numerous sunshades currently under a maintenance contract with JT4. Awarding a different vendor would necessitate a separate maintenance contract, duplicating costs and creating inefficiencies. JT4's familiarity with Big Top's products also ensures immediate commencement of preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) upon installation completion.
(B) Unacceptable Delays: Big Top's unique installation method, allo...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : FA930125R0003
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE :
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Apr 23, 2025 01:12 pm PDT
Original Response Date: Apr 28, 2025 12:00 pm PDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: May 13, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 1610 - AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS AND COMPONENTS
NAICS Code: 332311 - Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Edwards, CA 93524 USA
Documents
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