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This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Human Systems Division, AFLCMC/WNUK, intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Chemring Energetic ... This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Human Systems Division, AFLCMC/WNUK, intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Chemring Energetic Devices for the Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE) Program. The Government issued two separate sources sought on May 14, 2020, and February 28, 2023, and received responses from one source, Chemring Energetic Devices. The Government intends to award the effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. For possible subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may submit appropriate information to Ms. Amy C. Beker at abecker@ced.uis.com. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 334515. Please indicate number of employees relative to the size standard of 750 for determination of small business status. Responders shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The point of contact for this action is AFLCMC/WNUK, 1981 Monahan Way, Building 12, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7101, Attn: Mr. Michael Crane, email: michael.crane.11@us.af.mil af.mil. Col Sean Tucker, AFLCMC/AQ-AZ, email ASCA@us.af.mil., has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. Existence of the Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed herein. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.