70 -- Sole Source Posting

FA860406R7566 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 2005-12, Effective 04 Aug 2006 & Class Deviation 2005-o0001and DFARS Current to Change Notice 20060908. 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: (937) 255-5315 Fax: (937) 656-7193 E-mail: Stephen.Miller@wpafb.af.mil. 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 (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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 Innovation Associates, Johnson City, NY, is the only designer, developer, manufacturer, and supplier of the items in the attachment and below that meets the Government?s requirement. CLIN ITEM Quantity Description 0001 WSM/G-000 10 PC Workstation Upgrade 0002 DBM/G-000 10 Stand Alone Database Server 0003 WSM/G-000 12 PC Workstation Upgrade 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 ten (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 (937) 656-7535, or e-mail at Ryan.Prickett@wpafb.af.mil for receipt not later than 5:00 PM EST 28 Sep 06. For questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation please contact Ryan Prickett at (937) 656-7469 /e-mail Ryan.Prickett@wpafb.af.mil All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. ATTACH 1: J&A for Sole Source JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION 1. This service is required to ensure patient care/safety is not compromised using the PharmASSIST system. This proposed upgrade to the existing system hardware to add additional storage space and to convert to an XP compatible system from the existing Win2K system will eliminate future system failure due to lack of storage space. It will also prevent loss of service due to AFMC?s impending requirement to convert all network connected systems to XP based operating systems. The estimated one time cost for these upgrades is $97,088.00 based on quotes from Innovations (PharmASSIST Enterprise Systems). 2. The PharmASSIST Enterprise System (PAES) is a patented proprietary system consisting of software, and mechanical devices. This equipment is absolutely necessary for patient safety in regards to medication dispensing , without which we would be incapable of guaranteeing a safe product. Equipment Manufacturer: Innovations Associates. Equipment Location: 88DTS/SGQP BLDG 830 Rm 1Q8 (main A, B, & C) 88DTS/SGQP BLDG 1250 (Satellite A&B) 3. In conjunction with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) ?Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.? The proposed vendor is the only vendor able to provide proprietary support for the PharmASSIST system and as such is the only known source able to satisfy this requirement. Proposed Source: Innovations Associates 627 Field Street Johnson City, NY 13790 877-742-7627 GSA# V797P-4324a 4. The Medical Information Systems Office maintains a constant review of new technologies and capabilities as published in medical computer trade journals. Should any other vendor in the future provide services and parts that meet 88th Medical Group requirements, their services will be solicited through normal contracting procedures. 5. I hereby certify that any supporting data contained herein is both complete and accurate. Glen L. McSparran, Jr. Nathan Pennington Information Technology Element Chief Contracting Officer CERTIFYING OFFICIAL, CSO ASC/PKWIS (937)656-7462 88th MDSS/SGSI, (937) 257-6535