Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source FA462525Q1071

"NOTICE: This is NOT a solicitation; this is a sources sought only and does NOT constitute intent by the Government to form a binding agreement or contract. This is NOT a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), nor an invitation for bid (IFB). Responding to this sources sought is not linked to, and does not constitute quote, proposal, or bid for any future solicitation. Payment shall not be provided for responses; this sources sought is for market research purposes only. Please review the attached documents to determine capability. Responders may indicate capability to perform in accordance with the Salient Characteristics and the secruity clearance requirement as specified on the attached document, "509 OG MDUSA USB-3_SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 7Aug25" requirements by selecting "Add me to interested vendors" button above or below."

THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT FA462526Q1071 Whiteman AFB, Mo 65305 25 September 2025 Whiteman AFB intends to award as a sole source, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), a contract for the purchase of six SAFRAN Defense & Space Inc. DS-U3-S, USB-3.1 Gen 1 compliant docking stations (part number: SHS100-2361) "or equal". The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334118 and the small business size is 1,000 employees. The assigned Service Code is 7J20. This requirement is for six SAFRAN Defense & Space Inc. DS-U3-S, USB-3.1 Gen 1 compliant docking stations (part number: SHS100-2361) "or equal" to access and transfer data from HEIM DATaRec 4 MDR series RSM/DSM/RRM and RSMxxx-S cartridges equipped with Data at Rest Protected (DARP) encryption. Through market research, attempted competition to GSA vendors, and confirmation from Safran Defense And Space, Inc. there is no other contractor approved to provide the docking stations. Award will be made on or after 26 September 2025. Intended awardee is Safran Defense And Space, Inc. All questions regarding the award should be made to SrA Naiya Ortiz AND Lynn Duchene at the following email addresses: naiya.colon_ortiz@us.af.mil AND lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil.