Single_Source_J&A_(Questionmark)_Redacted.pdf

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The 39 IOS is requiring the renewal of the Questionmark Managed OnPremise Software and Support Plan on software license number . The managed on premise plan includes free major and minor upgrades, free technical support by phone, email, and web chat, on-line access to documentation, best practices guides, manuals and knowledge base articles, support-related RSS feeds, and Questionmark Live Authoring tool. This software is utilized by the Stan-Eval section to write critiques, surveys, tests, and present to students via browser-based technology. Due to the reoccurring nature of this requirement, the proposed contract will include four twelve month options.

Base Year 25 Jul 2019 through 24 Jul 2020, Option Year 1 Term 25-Jul-2020 through 24-Jul-2021, Option Year 2 Term 25-Jul-2021 through 24-Jul-2022, Option Year 3 Term 25-Jul-2022 through 24-Jul-2023, Option Year 4 Term 25-Jul-2023 through 24-Jul-2024, The Questionmark software was designed by Questionmark Corporation. Due to the proprietary nature of the software, no other company offers the software, add-ons, training, or support. Additionally, FA441719PA005, was awarded to Questionmark Corporation on 5 February 2019 for the initial upgrade to OnPremise from the basic software support plan. Procuring the OnPremise renewal, software and support plan, prevents mission degradation by enabling the 39 IOS to conduct the Information Operations Integration Course, Signature Management Course, and the Operational Military Deception Course. The renewal effort will allow the 39 IOS to conduct qualification and advanced training to provide mission-ready information Operations and Cyber Warfare operators for all Air Force Major Commands. Failure to renew the software and support plan will hinder Information Operations and Cyber Warfare readiness.

The 39 IOS conducted a study of the software and vendors available in the commercial market place and could not find any other type of software or vendor that could meet the mission needs of the 39 IOS and the Community of the College Accreditation standards for providing advanced information operations and cyberspace training for the USAF. Market research, conducted through searches of Google, GSA Advantage, EDA, and FPDS-NG EZ Search, and the search revealed that Questionmark Corporation is the only company capable of providing a required software and support plan. Furthermore, a sources sought notice was issued through FBO.gov from 30 May 2019 through 6 June 2019. No responses were received.

Through every available means, the 39 IOS will continue to monitor market information and technical publications to determine whether any other source can meet our needs. In addition, minimum requirements for any future requirements as described herein will be shared with industry to encourage other manufacturers to begin producing similar compatible products. At this time, Questionmark Corporation does not have authorized resellers of the OnPremise software available for competition purposes.

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However, additional market research conducted shows Questionmark Corporation has business partners; technology and consulting partners who provide systems integration and services. For complete information, contact Questionmark Corporation and request information on how to become a business partner at https://www.questionmark.com/content/questionmark-partners.