D--Intent to Award Sole Source - Van Hoose Associates, Inc.

Contracting Office AddressDepartment of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7228 DescriptionAir Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright Patterson AFB OH, intends to negotiate a sole source contract to Van Hoose Associates, Inc. for DSOR-EM software maintenance and upgrades prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 15.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The contract will be awarded to Van Hoose Associates, Inc., Dayton, Ohio. Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined this is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide timely and effective services within five (5) days of this publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. A Firm-Fixed Price contract is anticipated. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26, 12 Jun 2008. Line items are as follows: CLIN 0001 Software enhancements/upgrades IAW the Performance Work Statement dated 17 Jul 2008 (Attachment 1). Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Mr. Howard Marks Jr., ASC/AQ, has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of the Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed herein. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman: Howard E. Marks Jr., Chief, Acquisition Center of Excellence, Aeronautical Systems Center, 1755 11th St, Bldg 570, Room 101, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7404, contact@example.gov, Voice Number: +1 (555) 000-0000 (DSN 785-8642) Fax Number: +1 (555) 000-0000 (DSN 986-7193) Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Point of Contact below or the Contracting Officer, Scott A. Sizemore at +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail: contact@example.gov of ContactDenise A. Smith, Contract Negotiator, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, or email, contact@example.gov Place of Performance Address: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Postal Code: 45433 Country: USA For more information on "Intent to Award Sole Source - Van Hoose Associates, Inc.", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5787