SPECIAL NOTICE
67 -- Notice of Contract Action � VRaptor 8k Camera � Red Digital Cinema, LLC
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2024 1:36:10 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 423410
— Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- FA9302 AFTC PZZ EDWARDS AFB CA 93524-1185 USA
- ZIP Code
- 93524-1185
- Response Due
- 8/14/2024 5:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 08/16/2024
- Description
- Notice Type: Notice of Contract Action � VRaptor 8k Camera � Red Digital Cinema, LLC � Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) � 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 Red Digital Cinema, LLC94 Icon Foothill Ranch, CA� 92610, United States. This is expected to result in a Firm Fired Price Contract for acquisition of their VRaptor X 8k camera. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Red Digital as they are the sole proprietary source for the needed Camera. This makes them the only vendor capable of providing the needed camera. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) � 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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 to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or �������������������� (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. This requirement is being procured via a sole source acquisition In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The requested item is a sole source acquisition to the manufacturer Red Digital Cinema. �This particular camera is the only camera commercially available that can satisfy the current mission requirement. This camera is RED's latest release. It is the first global shutter cinema camera, that is 8K resolution capable with high frame rate capture. Global shutter gives a significant increase is the quality of footage as it relates to documenting flight test. Engineers can see a true to life depiction of fast test events with no subject artifacts in any frame at an exceptional frame rate and resolution. Along with the performance requirements, it is important to stick with the same brand for congruency and uniformity with the camera equipment already in use within the Combined Test Force. The manufacturer Red Digital Cinema is also making a specific new sku/camera for this requirement. Due to security requirements within the Combined Test Force compound the camera must come with the wifi disabled. The manufacturer of the equipment are the only current way to get this feature removed from the new camera. There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government�s requirement. The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be submitted no later than 2 (two) calendar days from the date of this notice posted to www.beta.SAM.gov. In accordance with leeway permitted by FAR 13.501(a)(iii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and inquires via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Phone: 661-527-9552, Email: jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil Ms. Adam R. Confer, Contract Specialist, Phone: 661- 277-3932, Email: Adam.Confer.2@us.af.mil No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such, and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.� The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 � Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Edwards, CA 93524, USA
- Zip Code: 93524
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 93524
- Record
- SN07165837-F 20240814/240812230112 (samdaily.us)
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