D -- VISUAL STUDIO LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION

ESC/HIGK formally announces the intent to award a sole source task order FA8734-10-F-0016 to Dell Marketing L.P., under GSA contract GS35F4076D, Federal Supply Schedule (SIN 132-33 and 132-34) for approximately $155,736.32. To meet mission requirements, the subject effort is for the subscription of licenses for the Web Application Branch to provide sustainment for Seventy-Two AF Mil Applications. Renewing the licenses will enable AF Members to have the access to the tools needed to provide timely and accurate information and online personnel actions. The Air Force requires the continuation (renewal) of the current software license and maintenance support for approximately 32 users to support all active Air Force members in their daily personnel transactions. Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work. These services are deemed to be available only from the original source for the continued provision of highly speciali! zed services. This is a sole source follow on GSA subscription for the Software License and Maintenance Support required by the Air Force key intellectual property. The .Net software is the only source that has the ability to correct any program errors in the software, and if necessary, perform program modifications to the software in order to comply with changes in applicable laws and/or regulations. This is three year subscription to start on or about 23 September 2010. The period of performance is to begin on 23 September 2010 through 30 June 2013. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals IAW FAR 5.202 Exceptions; FAR 8 GSA Supply Schedule; and FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Agency's Requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract actions based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received wi! ll normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service or the manufacturer meets qualifications requirements at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1 or 52.209-2. An ESC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offers, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. In addition AFFARS 5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The ESC OMBUDSMAN is the ESC director, Commander's staff, and can be contacted at: ESC/DC Bldg 1606 9 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB MA 01731 Telephone 781-1377-5106 Facsimile +1 (555) 000-0000 E-Mail: contact@example.gov. Contact: Contract Administrator, Ms. Ruth Makela at contact@example.gov telephone 210! -565-1274 or the Contracting Officer, Ms. Rebecca Rounsavill at contact@example.gov telephone +1 (555) 000-0000.