B-1 Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU)

This synopsis is to announce that the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (ALC), Robins AFB, GA, intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis for services to perform repairs of the Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) System Ethernet Switch Unit (ESU).

The approximate issuance date for the Official Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8539-24-R-0005, will be 24 October 2024, and will contain the following National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (P/N): National Stock Number (NSN) Part Number (P/N) 7025016509308BY 900-100588-010 The issuing Contracting Office's DODAAC is FA8539; Address, AFSC/PZABA.

The resultant 5-year, Firm Fixed Price, Requirements, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) that will consist of one (1) base period of 12 months, followed by four (4) additional Ordering Periods. The Government intends to solicit directly to Abaco Systems, Inc. (CAGE: 0BPH5) for the services described herein. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). This synopsis is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government, or as a Request for Proposal.

Additionally, there are no restrictions on foreign participation. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting a Statement of Capabilities, via email, to the following Robins AFB personnel:

Contracting Officer: Krishauna Tarver at krishauna.tarver@us.af.mil Program Manager: Juan Forsyth at juan.forsyth@us.af.mil Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.

OMBUDSMAN: All potential offeror(s) should contact the Contracting Officer identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If the Contracting Officer does not satisfy your concerns, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels.

The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Manager, Program Director or the Contracting Officer, but to communicate serious 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 the proposals or in the source selection process.

When appropriate, potential offeror(s) may contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Thomas Eller, via email, at thomas.eller.1@us.af.mil. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE OMBUDSMAN FOR SOLICITATION/INFORMATION REQUESTS.