D -- Concerto Software Maintenance

The contract involves a sole source procurement with Realization Technologies, Inc. to provide technical support for the Concerto Program Management system software. This includes tasks such as software setup, maintenance, upgrades, and both telephonic and on-site support. The Concerto software is proprietary to Realization Technologies and is uniquely compatible with the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center's (AFOTEC) requirements for implementing the Theory of Constraints Project Management methodology. The contract covers one base year with three additional one-year option periods. This award is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source contracting when only one supplier is available, and is not a request for competitive quotes. Although not a competitive solicitation, the government will consider statements of ability to fulfill the requirements submitted by potential offerors by July 21, 2006, but it retains sole discretion in evaluating eligibility. The point of contact for this procurement is Linda S. Morrow, the purchasing agent at AFOTEC located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 511210, which relates to software publishers, reflecting the software maintenance and technical support services to be provided.