SOCA SAM Sole Source Posting - Arendale.docx

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – ARENDALE Real-time Processing System Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).

Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD Synopsis:

This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Parraid, LLC located at 44150 Smartronix Way Hollywood, MD 20636 for two (2) ARENDALE Data Processing Systems for Edwards AFB, CA. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Parraid, LLC being the only capable vendor to supply compatible processing systems with the current control rooms at Edwards AFB, CA.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:

These units are part of a proven, highly-complex integrated data processing solution which has taken years to perfect. The integration challenges experienced during that time frame are indicative of challenges we would experience if we were forced to integrate different real-time processing hardware and software. The time needed to develop a new real time processing solution is not available to the program office due to the urgency and criticality of the data processing need. Without these systems the 2 control rooms can not function. For these reasons, the Program Office requests a sole source purchase of the aforementioned to Parraid systems.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of Contact:

· Ms.Kimberly Tate, Contracting Officer, Email: kimberly.tate.2@us.af.mil

· Ms. Jenna Jacobson, Contracting Officer, Email: jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.