Cloud Droplet Probe

   NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA)The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee has concluded their market research and intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source firm-fixed price (FFP) purchase order under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Droplet Measurement Technologies, LLC., 2400 Trade Centre Avenue, Longmont Colorado 80503.  The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334519, size standard 500 employees.  This Purchase order will be for a Cloud Droplet Probe that provides data during flight of Towed Airborne Plume Simulator (TAPS) to assess cloud water droplets in support of missile warning systems. Below are the salient characteristics of the current Cloud Droplet Probe:Measures concentration and size distribution of cloud dropletsMeasure droplets in the size range:  2 - 50 µmMeasure Concentration Range: 0-2,000 particles /CCNumber of size bins: 25 or moreMinimum sampling

rate: at least 10 sample/secondPower Requirements: 28 VDC, up to 15 AMeasurement instrument(s) capable of installation on aircraft exterior and operation at altitudes from 1,000 - 15,000 ft AGL (above ground level) and airspeeds of up to 350 knots IAS (indicated airspeed). Airworthiness certification capable.Turnkey solution to include measurement instrument(s), associated control computer(s), and software (operating system and product application software)Delivered with supporting operation, maintenance, and user documentationThe anticipated award date is 15 June 2018.  This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Although the Government intends to solicit and award a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government if received no later than 30 May 2018 at 2:00 PM (CDT).  Capabilities shall be submitted electronically to the following:Contract Specialist:  Richard Schleicher, richard.schleicher.1@us.af.milContact Information: Richard A. Schleicher, Contract Specialist, Phone 9314544675, Email richard.schleicher.1@us.af.mil - Christopher M. Fanning, Contracting Officer, Phone 9314544458, Email christopher.fanning.1@us.af.mil Office Address :100 Kindel Drive, Suite A-335 Arnold AFB TN 37389-1335 Location: HQ Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) - Arnold Set Aside: N/A