Intent_to_Award_Sole_Source_Synopsis.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase order to a single source, Demco, Inc., under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reasonably available) on or about 12 August 2019. The period of performance (PoP) shall be from 30 September 2019 – 29 September 2021.

FSC: 7630

NAICS: 519130

Size Standard: 1000 employees

Subscription name: DEMCO Brain HQ

Supplier name: DEMCO, Inc.

Product description: Online cognitive sharpening program that uses games and exercises to restore neuroplasticity, improve memory, increase attention, and increase brain speed. The program tracks not only the mental fitness of the user, but improves the resiliency of the mind through cognitive training. Ultimately, this program increases the likelihood of success in educational pursuits by training the mind to absorb information. This program will be made available to libraries of various military branches across the DoD and can be accessed through computers and mobile devices.

Product characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered:

• Brain training and exercise program designed to increase mental fitness

• Results of program have been tested under peer reviewed studies

• Must use a “bottom-up” approach, focusing on improving the elemental building blocks of perceptual speed and attention

• Training and exercises must target every major system of the brain

• Must be able to interface with Air Force Portal, Army Knowledge Online (AKO), Marine Corps, Military OneSource, and Navy Digital Library (NDL)

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received within 5 days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.

If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply.

A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Contractors should be aware of the following information:

1. Contractors must include the following information:

a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.

b. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.

c. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned

Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.

d. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.

2. If this posting specifically references brand name products, offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those specifically referenced. Responses must address how the alternate product meets the product characteristics specified above.

3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

4. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

Responses should be emailed to Lauren Underwood at lauren.underwood.3@us.af.mil and 2d Lt Melvin Mitchell at melvin.mitchell.1@us.af.mil no later than 21 August 2019, 2:00 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Lauren Underwood through email.

mailto:lauren.underwood.3@us.af.mil mailto:melvin.mitchell.1@us.af.mil