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The purpose of this Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action is for information distribution only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to W5 T... The purpose of this Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action is for information distribution only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to W5 Technologies Inc. under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2034 (c)(5) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5, “Authorized or required by statute,” as well as 15 U.S.C. 638 (r)(4), which mandates issuance of award (without further justification) to a Phase III vendor to the greatest extent practicable in support of the Small Business Innovation Research program. The SBIR program is intended to support scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds to build a strong national economy by stimulating technological innovation in the private sector; strengthening the role of small business in meeting federal research and development needs; increasing the commercial application of federally supported research results; and fostering and encouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses. W5 Technologies has established Phase III technology which provides a powerful tool to address key affordability, innovation and other Air Force strategic asset objectives. Phase III aligns with many Air Force technology transition functions and meets Air Force mission needs, from research and services to production. The Government requires the procurement of a Mobile User Objective Orientation System (MUOOS) Single Satellite Beam Carrier Base Unit Model #1 which is critical to increasing reliability and improving the performance of the F-16 aircraft satellite communications. The contractor shall assemble and deliver MUOOS Single Satellite Beam Carrier Base Unit Model #1900-1, 1 week of user training on Model #1900-1 and 2 years of F/W and S/W maintenance support. Additionally, installation and onsite training as well as unit maintenance, support, and engineering services is expected within the requirements of this contract. The Government intends to negotiate a SBIR Phase III C-type contract with: W5 Technologies Inc. 1525 North Hayden Road Suite 115 Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3770 Please direct inquiries via email to deanna.kerkhoff@us.af.mil and valentina.crespo@us.af.mil. The Government reserves its right to not compete the proposed procurement and will not consider responses to this notice. The Government anticipates an award date of 31 August 2021.