D -- MICROSOFT EXCHANGE 5.5 SUPPORT FOR AIR NATIONAL GUARD

The contract involves the sole source acquisition of technical support services for Microsoft Exchange 5.5, specifically tailored for the Air National Guard. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, the government has determined that Microsoft Corporation is the only responsible source capable of meeting its requirements, and thus intends to award the contract without a competitive proposal process. The action aims to secure legacy support services for this specific software, which is critical to the Department of Defense's operations at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties are invited to express their interest or submit information demonstrating their capability to provide the required services by January 7, 2008. The contracting office, represented by Darin L. Brun, oversees this procurement through the W7M9 Uspfo Activity Ksang 184 office, classified under NAICS code 541511, which pertains to custom computer programming services. This contract ensures continued technical support for existing Microsoft Exchange infrastructure vital to Air National Guard communications and operations.