Justification and Approval - Portable Doppler Radar Systems Purchase

The Air Force Life Cycle Materiel Command, Aerospace Management Division, Weather Contracting, AFLCMC/HBAK, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731, awarded a sole source contract to EWR Radar Systems, Inc.  on 24 January 2020.  The contract awarded was a Firm Fixed Price contract with a contract value of $20,705,290.08, including options. This contract will have a thirty-six (36) month performance period for the production of Portable Doppler Radar systems. The place of contract performance will be at the facilities of EWR Radar Systems, Inc. in St. Louis, MO.  The award resulted from the negotiation with only one source, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “only one (1) responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”    An AFLCMC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman, concerned

parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The AFLCMC Ombudsman can be contacted at the following telephone number: (937) 255-5512 or email: brian.miller.15@us.af.mil.Please direct any questions regarding this notice to Mr. Richard Williams, Contracting Officer, tel. (781) 225-5125, e-mail: richard.williams.66@us.af.mil; or Ms. Julie McAlarney, Contract Specialist, tel. (781) 225-4962, e-mail: julie.mcalarney@us.af.mil.Contracting Office Address: AFLCMC/HBAK75 Vandenberg Drive,Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB), MA 01731-2103United StatesPrimary Point of Contact: Julie McAlarneyContract Specialistjulie.mcalarney@us.af.milPhone: 781-225-4962Secondary Point of Contact: Richard T. WilliamsContracting Officerrichard.williams.66@us.af.milPhone: 781-225-5125