D--Colleague Software Maintenance and Training

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to award a sole source contract for Colleague Software Sustainment and Training to Datatel, Inc., Fairfax, VA 22033 NAICS Code: 541511 Size Standard: $23 million The Offeror shall provide a quote for the following items: Description QTY Colleague Software Sustainment and Training 1 The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is FA8604-07-R-7030. This solicitation and incorporated clauses/provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-16, Effective 22 Mar 2007, DFARS Current to DCN 20070426 Edition, and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c). This solicitation incorporates the following clauses by reference: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7004 - Alternate A, 252.212-7001 This solicitation incorporates the following clause in full text: Air Force FAR Supplement (AFFARS) 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, Craig Cassino 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. Period of Performance 29 Sep 07 - 28 Sep 08. Quotes shall be sent to Demetrius Smith by email at contact@example.gov no later than 18 May 2007. All questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation should be directed to contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000. For more information on "Colleague Software Maintenance and Training", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5226