10--TBD Annual Maintenance Renewal

This is a notice of intent to Award Sole Source to TBD Network Services. The Air Force Intranet Control Center (AFINCC) currently utilized TBD Network Service Commander software to manage the Air Force common user virtual private network (VPN). It is the only software used to provide this network. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Period of Performance will be for one year from the date of the contract award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all proposals received within 10 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2001-14. The proposed procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334111 is based on the size standard of 1,000 employees. This solicitation is being conducted under full and open competition, however all things being equal, preference will be given to small businesses. Please indicate your business status on your response. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors'Commercial Items (Oct 2000); FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (July 2002); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items (Feb 2002); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders'Commercial Items (May 2002): the following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this apply: (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (20) (21) (22) (24). Copies of FAR clauses 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are available in full text by request or by visiting http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All responsible quotes are due NO LATER THAN 24 January 2003 COB, 4:00 pm cst. All responsible sources should provide this office an offer and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 in order to be considered for award. Failure to supply a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 will disqualify the vendor from consideration. For specific questions, please contact Linda Mitchell, at contact@example.gov or telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, or Maj Clayton, the Government Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov or telephone +1 (555) 000-0000.