70 -- AutoDesk Software Upgrades and Renewal Subscriptions

The 50th Contracting Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colorado intends to award a SOLE SOURCE contract to DLT Solutions Incorporated, a small business, for purchase of AutoDesk software upgrades and 1-year subscription renewals at Schriever AFB, Colorado. DLT Solutions is the only certified reseller of AutoDesk software that offers government pricing. The purchase is for upgrades and renewal subscriptions to existing software meaning AutoDesk is the only brand-name products capable of satisfying the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. A determination not to compete lies solely with the discretion of the Government. Authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice constitutes the only notice. The reference number is F3R3D07169A001. NAICS CODE 423430. OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (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 Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Diane S. Holmes, HQ AFSPC/A7K, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov. 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 +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (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. (End of Clause) Any questions concerning this sole source requirement may be directed to 2Lt Jordan Huggins at contact@example.gov or telephone +1 (555) 000-0000 or Mr. James Uram at contact@example.gov or telephone +1 (555) 000-0000. No solicitation will be posted.