Identity Management Software and Support

Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ESC-Electronic Systems Center, 3133 General Hudnell Dr., Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78226 Description: Air Force Materiel Command, Electronic Systems Center (ESC), San Antonio, TX, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for Avatier Identity Management Software and Support prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The contract will be awarded to the Avatier Corporation, 12647 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. 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 fifteen (15) 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. Line items are as follows: CLIN Description 0001AA SW Maintenance & Support (1 May 12 - 30 Apr 13) 0001AB SW Maintenance & Support (1 May 13 - 31 Dec 13) 0002AA Software Integration Svs (1 May 12 - 30 Apr 13) 0002AB Software Integration Svs (1 May 13 - 31 Dec 13) 0003AA Software Program Mgt Svs (1 May 12 - 30 Apr 13) 0003AB Software Program Mgt Svs (1 May 13 - 31 Dec 13) 0004AA Group Enforcer Software (1 May 12 - 30 Apr 13) 0004AB Group Enforcer Software (1 May 13 - 31 Dec 13) 0005AA Mobile Device Connector (1 May 12 - 30 Apr 13) 0005AB Mobile Device Connector (1 May 13 - 31 Dec 13) 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. It is hereby determined that the proposed sole source is the only source capable of meeting the Government's unique requirements. The Electronic Systems Center (ESC) Ombudsman will 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. If you should desire to contact the ESC Ombudsman, please feel free to do so at: ESC Ombudsman; Bldg. 1606, Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731; Telephone #: (781) 377-5106; Facsimile (781) 377-4659; Email: esc.ombudmans@hanscom.af.mil. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contracting Specialist, Mr. Donald Chatham, at (210) 925-6762 or donald.chatham.3@us.af.mil.