FA860407R7465 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA8604-06-R-7566. This solicitation and incorporated clauses/provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-13, Effective 28 Sep 2006 & Class Deviation 2005-o0001 and DFARS Current to Change Notice DCN 20061109 Edition. The solicitation incorporates by reference the following clauses: FAR 52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and DFARS 252.204-7004 - Alternate A, 252.212-7001, 252.227-7013, and 252.227-7014. NAICS Code: 423430. The below clause is included in full text: AF 5352.201-9101 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, Stephen J. Miller ASC/AE 1755 Eleventh St, Bldg. 570 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Phone:
+1 (555) 000-0000 Fax:
+1 (555) 000-0000 E-mail:
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. This is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.302-1 to The Mathworks, Inc., Natick, MA is the only designer, developer, manufacturer, and supplier of the items in the attachment that meets the Government's requirement. Please note if manufacturer requires a license agreement to be signed by government, the terms and conditions of that agreement are required to be in compliance with all Federal Laws, Statutes, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Therefore, please modify accordingly and submit with your quote. Delivery schedule is thirty (30) days after receipt of order. Offeror must quote on all items or none. FOB Destination. The ship to address is Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7817. Proposals shall be received at ASC/PKWIS, Attn: Ryan Prickett, 2275 D Street., Bldg. 16, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433, or by facsimile at
+1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail at
contact@example.gov for receipt not later than 5:00 PM EST 28 Sep 06. For questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation please contact Ryan Prickett at
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contact@example.gov All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. ATTACH: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION for MATLAB BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: Requiring Agency: Racyne Digges AFRLISNS 259 1 K ST BLDG 254 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 Phone: 255-9407 Fax: 656-7074 PR # F4FBAK6291AOOI Contracting Activity: ASCIPKWIS Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 Attn: I. The Air Force Research Laboratow, Sensors Directorate identified an information technology requirement for software. Use of Mathworks Matlah is essential to our requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Estimate of $100,262.85 was calculated by using the Mathworks website and dealing with the government representative from the company. 11. This solicitation was researched and is only produced by Mathworks, INC. The anticipated cost to the government is expected to be fair and reasonable based on historical purchases and the prices established. The specific software is needed to ensure compatibility and interoperability with the existing equipment currently at the location and to meet the needs of our personnel. In addition, the use of this software is necessary to ensure compliance with the established Secretary of the Air Forces' requirement for standardization. 111. The proposed brand name justification is the only brand name able to satisfy the government's requirement. Mathworks, INC. Matlab Software Jared Schuler
+1 (555) 000-0000 3 Apple Hilt Dr Natick, MA 017-60-2098 IV. To preclude the necessity for future brand name justifications we will research the market to see what is available at that time. // Signed*// Racyne Digges, GS 12 Financial Analyst 23 Oct 2006 For more information on "Brand Name Justification", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5072
