MANDRIL Software Support Renewal

Added: Aug 17, 2015 2:21 pm NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) FOR INTEROPERABLE SYSTEMS GROUP TO PROVIDE MANDRIL SOFTWARE

The AFTC/PZIEA, Edwards AFB, California, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order for purchase of MANDRIL Software to Interoperable Systems Group, under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 6.302-1(b) (2). This authority is supported by an approved Sole Source letter. It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. Anticipated award date is 24 August 2015.

This requirement is for:
CLIN 001: (16 EA) MANDRIL S/W MAINTENANCE LICENSES FOR A 12-MONTH PERIOD, FROM 1 SEPTEMBER 2015 TO 31 AUGUST 2016.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 511210. Small Business size standard is: $38,500,000.00. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. The proposed source, Interoperable Systems Group is the designated USA distributor for the manufacturer Lockheed Martin UK of the MANDRIL Software. Interoperable Systems Group is the only known supplier that will be able to provide software license maintenance support for this system. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.
AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Mr. Tylan McBride. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Director of Contracts, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-1185, (661) 277-2006.
For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Tylan McBride, AFTC/PZIEA, (661) 277-9119, email: tylan.mcbride.2@us.af.mil, or Mr. Chuck McKinley, (661) 277-9519, email: charles.mckinley.2@us.af.mil. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.