D -- Microsoft Consulting Services for technical support services-to support proprietary Microsoft- based architecture for the Network Operations and Security Cener (NOS)

The government plans to enter into a sole source, non-competitive contract with Microsoft Consulting Services for technical support related to the proprietary Microsoft-based architecture that underpins the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC). This contract will cover labor, support, and travel to Air Combat Command facilities as needed, ensuring continued operational support for NOSC activities. The procurement authority is based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and executed under FAR 6.302-1, which permits negotiation with a single source without a competitive solicitation. No formal solicitation documents have been issued, but interested parties may express their interest or capability to meet the requirements by submitting information via email to designated contacts at the Langley Air Force Base. This contract, identified as solicitation number F73SCX30790200, was posted on March 21, 2003, by the Department of Defense’s Headquarters ACC AMIC office located in Hampton, Virginia. The contract manager responsible for this acquisition is Nora W. Ball, who can be reached via email or phone. Although the government intends to proceed without competition, any information received from interested entities will be carefully considered to determine whether a competitive procurement might be warranted. The contract addresses the need for specialized technical support services vital to safeguarding and maintaining the integrity of the military’s network operations environment.