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SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION Title of Procurement Procurement Support for the ARSR-4 TCS Low Ambient (PN 004-001-0001, IFS# 016458061) and High (PN 0020-001-0001, IFS# 016458058) Ambient Cooling Towers... SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION Title of Procurement Procurement Support for the ARSR-4 TCS Low Ambient (PN 004-001-0001, IFS# 016458061) and High (PN 0020-001-0001, IFS# 016458058) Ambient Cooling Towers PR No.: AC-22-10942-LCSS Program Office and Point of Contact Radar Product Division, FAALC, AMJ-L900 Project Management, Radar Technical Program Support Branch, AJW-L910, Electronic Engineer, Radar Technical Program Support Branch, AJW-L910, Nature of Procurement Action The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to procure from RAE Corp two (2) ARSR4 Transmitter Cooling System (TCS) Low Ambient Towers, PN 004-001-0001 and two (2) High Ambient Towers, PN 0020-001-0001 to support serviceable stock levels at the Depot for the ARSR4 Radar System. This procurement is for replenishment of the TCS system overall stock level using funding provided by 2nd Level Engineering (SLE) under service order agreement number AJW-22-001-24279. Description of Supplies/Services There is a total of forty-three (43) supported ARSR4 systems in the NAS and one (1) Academy system. Approximately thirty-one (31) of the current forty-four (44) ARSR4 sites are equip with the TCS cooling system. The Depot is response for support of all thirty-one sites and any future added TCS sites. The OEM manufacture of the TCS system is RAE Corp. The TCS is a custom designed manufactured and supplied to the FAA by RAE Corp. RAE Corp is the original manufacturer of the TCS system making them the proprietary designer and manufacturer of the TCS system and all its associated components. In addition, the FAA does not control all the spec/drawings to allow for open competition. Authority The FAA proposes to procure the requirements on a single source basis as contemplated by AMS 3.2.2.4 in that RAE Corp is the only source capable of meeting the FAA’s requirements due to part availability and obsolescence concerns. The FAA proposes to procure the requirements on a single source basis as contemplated by AMS 3.2.2.4 in that RAE Corp is the only source capable of meeting the FAA’s requirements due to part availability concerns and proprietary data. The TCS system towers are necessary and important to support the FAA’s mission. RAE Corp is the only known source currently capable of supporting the FAA needs. Rationale Supporting Use of a Single Source The ambient towers are wholly manufactured by RAE Corp as part of the TCS system. The rights to all proprietary information necessary to conduct manufacture and test of these assets are owned by RAE Corp. Due to the uniqueness of the system design and quantity of parts needed as such, RAE Corp is the only qualified and authorized source capable of meeting the FAA requirement for serviceable assets needed for ARSR4 systems. It is in the best interest of the FAA to use a single source to replenish the stock level because the subject requirement is only available from one source. Market Analysis A market survey was posted on the SAM.gov website (6973GH-23-MR-Tower) on December 14, 2022, soliciting other companies capable of manufacturing the Low Ambient Towers. No responses were received. As no inquiries were received because of the posting, it is assumed that no company took exception to the single source solicitation, which supports that RAE Corp is the only source capable of supplying these towers to the FAA. Encouraging competition is not appropriate for this system since there is proprietary intellectual property involved. Historical data shows that previous purchases and repairs of the High and Low Ambient Towers were performed by RAE Corp. A PO (DTFAAC-15-P-06682) was issued on 9/17/2015, PO (DTFAAC-16-00676, and PO (DTFAAC-17-P-06152 was issued on 8/9/2017. In addition, there was a PO (AC-22-03630 issued by 2nd Level Engineering. All were issued to RAE Corp. Other Facts Supporting Use of Single Source NONE

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MARKET SURVEY FOR THE ARSR-4 TCS LOW AMBIENT (PN 004-001-0001) AND HIGH (PN 0020-001-0001) AMBIENT COOLING TOWERS NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING... MARKET SURVEY FOR THE ARSR-4 TCS LOW AMBIENT (PN 004-001-0001) AND HIGH (PN 0020-001-0001) AMBIENT COOLING TOWERS NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER. CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW. This is a market survey for information and comments from industry that will aid in the formation of an acquisition strategy for the purchase of the ARSR-4 TCS LOW AMBIENT (PN 004-001-0001) AND HIGH (PN 0020-001-0001) AMBIENT COOLING TOWERS. The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. This is not a screening information request or request for proposal of any kind. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Therefore any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense. At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses, service disabled veteran-owned small businesses or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program. The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statements of interest, capabilities, and rough orders of magnitude (cost estimates) from businesses interested in and capable of providing the required ARSR-4 TCS low ambient (PN 004-001-0001) and high (PN 0020-001-0001) ambient cooling towers. Respondents to this Market Survey are encouraged to provide comments regarding the government’s approach to this requirement. This market survey is also being conducted in order to obtain the information necessary to determine whether adequate competition exists to set-aside the potential acquisition among small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses or 8(a) certified firms. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and size standards for this effort: NAICS – 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction Interested firms are required to submit a copy of their SBA 8(a) certification letter, if applicable. The FAA requires interested vendors to address the requirements in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). This document is provided for feedback and comments. Each vendor should include the following information along with their submission: 1. Capability Statement - This document should identify: - Purchase of the same ambient cooling towers (PN 004-001-0001) and (PN 0020-001-0001) that have been provided by your firm - Previous contracts and awards for ambient cooling towers (PN 004-001-0001) and (PN 0020-001-0001) (elaborate: quantities, dollar amounts and provide detailed information and past performance) - Number of years in business 2. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) or budgetary estimate for the ambient cooling towers (PN 004-001-0001) and (PN 0020-001-0001). All responses to this market survey must be received by 4:00 p.m. Central Time (Oklahoma Time) on December 20, 2022. The FAA requests that all submittals, including attachments, be submitted electronically to the following: Email: Jason.m.perry@faa.gov Please include "MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: “Ambient Cooling Towers” in the subject line of your email. Information provided will not be released but please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary.