SSDA_Sole_Source_Synopsis.docx

Sole Source Synopsis Spectrum System Development Architecture (SSDA) Software Maintenance Renewal

Synopsis:

Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), AFLCMC/HIAM intends to negotiate solely with NCI Information Systems, Incorporated, 2850 Presidential Drive, Suite 250, Fairborn, OH 45324 for renewal of software maintenance under the authority 10 U.S.C. (c) (1).

AFLCMC/HIAM requires continued maintenance support on the Spectrum System Development Architecture (SSDA) software license. The SSDA software currently is maintained FA8770-11-C-0019. The maintenance expires on June 30, 2016. AFLCMC/HIAM has a requirement to continue maintenance for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021. Any resulting award will include a six-month extension of services. The service code is D308. The place of performance is to be Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and there is no set-aside for this contract.

Market research has determined that maintenance support for SSDA software is proprietary to NCI Information Systems, Inc. who has no authorized resellers and is the only source that can supply the software maintenance associated with this procurement. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price contract, with cost reimbursement for any travel or Other Direct Costs. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

This document does not constitute a solicitation for offers. Requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged. Pricing data is not requested or required. No contract award will be made based on responses received; however, this information will be assessed before a final determination is made. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any Government evaluation of submitted information. Any responses to this notice should reference AFLCMC/HIAM SSDA Maintenance Renewal and be submitted electronically not later than noon, 1200 hours, Eastern Standard Time on 5 February 2016 to both the Contract Specialist, Omni Ecton, AFLCMC/HIAK 4225 Logistics Avenue, Room A212, WPAFB, OH 45433-5769, email Omni.Ecton@us.af.mil, telephone number (937) 257-4176, and to the Contracting Officer, Ruth Farmer., AFLCMC/HIAK, 4225 Logistics Avenue, Room A212, WPAFB, OH 45433-5769, email ruth.farmer.1@us.af.mil, telephone number (937) 656-2346. Late responses may not be reviewed Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Foreign participation in this acquisition is excluded at the prime contractor level.

An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. The AFLCMC Ombudsman, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, serves as the Ombudsman for all of AFLCMC, including its GSUs. The Ombudsman hears concerns about specific issues in acquisitions, communicates those concerns to assist in the resolution of those concerns. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes, nor does the Ombudsman diminish the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. When approached with an issue or query the Ombudsman independently assesses the situation and provides a response or initiates a resolution, and when requested, will maintain confidentiality as to the source of the inquiry.

Contact information for the AFLCMC Ombudsman is as follows:

AFLCMC/AQP

Ms. Jill Willinghamallen 490 East Moore Drive, BLDG 892 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Phone: 937-255-5472, DSN: 785-5472 E-Mail: jill.willinghamallen@us.af.mil