Notice of contract action (NOCA) for realization technologies, INC, to provide concerto software

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) FOR REALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC, TO PROVIDE CONCERTO SOFTWARE

The AFTC/PZIEA, Edwards AFB, California, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order for purchase of Concerto Software to Realization Technologies, Inc., under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). 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 23 December 2014.

This requirement is for:
CLIN 001: (1 EA) 360 LICENSES FOR A 12-MONTH PERIOD, FROM 1 JANUARY 2014 TO 31 DECEMBER 2014.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 511210. Small Business size standard is: $35,000,000.00. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

This notice neither constitutes a 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. Alberto Safille. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-3784, (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593.

For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Alberto Safille, AFTC/PZIEA, (661) 277-2704, email: alberto.safille@us.af.mil, or Mr. Chuck McKinley, (661) 277-2546, 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.