- Country: USA
- Summary: Big Top Cover
- UST Ref No: 118147228
- Deadline: 28 Apr 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: FA930125R0003
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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... - Documents:
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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Big Top Cover. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 118147228 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-04-28.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
