ChemDraw Prime Licenses

This is a Sole Source Synopsis published for informational purposes only. The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZRA), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc., 940 Winter St., Waltham MA, 02451, for twenty-five (25) ChemDraw Prime Licenses, at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), CA. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc. being the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole provider for ChemDraw Prime sells and services. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available. The Product or Service Code is 7A21. The applicable NAICS code is 513210. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $41.5 million dollars. PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Revvity, Inc. (formerly PerkinElmer, Inc confirms that ChemDraw Prime (part number INF02099-B) software is manufactured by PerkinElmer and its subsidiaries and retains the proprietary source code. PerkinElmer Informatics, Inc. does not utilize or have any authorized distributors or resellers in the United States for ChemDraw. This software is used by every chemist in the Propellants Branch performing the Air Force mission to research improved rocket propellant systems. The Government requests that initial feedback, comments and questions be submitted by 6/29/2023, 3 p.m. EST. In accordance with leeway permitted by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding the ChemDraw Prime Licenses via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: -Mr. Alvaro Guzman, Contracting Officer, Email: alvaro.guzman@us.af.mil -Ms. Kameelah Pickett, Contract Specialist, Email: kameelah.pickett@us.af.mil No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this SOCA is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZRA, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.