FA7000-13-T-0041 Cypres-2 ADDs

FEDBIZOPS NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE SOURCE:

The 10CONS/LGCB, Operational Contracting Office, USAF Academy, received a Sole Source justification for the purchase of FY13 Cypres-2 1pin Expert AAD and Cypres-2 Four and Eight year maintenance Contract with SSK Military Industries, Inc., 1008 Monroe Rd, Lebanon OH 48036. This procurement is for the acquisition of a sole source commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 451110 and the business size standard is $14M.

     a. Only one responsible source and no other item will satisfy the USAFA requirement.
     b. SSK Military Industries, Inc. is the only approved source for requirement. This requirement involves SSK Military Industries, Inc. is buying back 30 units previously purchased through SSK Military Industries, Inc. for a trade in discount to be applied to the new requirement pricing. SSK Military Industries, Inc. is providing maintenance for the Cypres-2 units previously purchased through SSK Military Industries, Inc. Using any other company would void the warranty for work previously performed on the units by SSK Military Industries, Inc.
     c. This request is issued for the USAF Academy 98th Training Squadron. SSK Military Industries, Inc. is the only known source that meets the USAFA requirements. Requirement is needed NLT 28 June 2013.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time.

Any offerors believing they can provide the required Cypres-2 1pin Expert ADD and Cypres-2 Four and Eight year maintenance with trade in discount with all the features and functions of the requirement described above may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can provide this brand name or equal. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 9 April 2013. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated.

The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration including representations and certifications with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 12 and 13. The closing date of this synopsis is 12:00 pm , Mountain Standard Time (MST) 9 April 2013.

Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC Allison Norder, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-3988 or sent via e-mail to allison.norder@us.af.mil Alternate POC is Russell Jordan, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-3961, Russell.jordan@us.af.mil.

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (June 2010):

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kelly Snyder
8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103
USAFA, CO 80840
Telephone number 719-333-2074
FAX 719-333-9018
email: Kelly.snyder@usafa.af.mil

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer
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