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The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, plans to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for the Tenable Network Security (Nessus Professional Feed) software. This contract will be awarded to Force 3, Inc., the authorized reseller located in Crofton, Maryland. A market survey confirmed this is a sole source requirement under FAR 6.302-1, as the supplies are available only from a limited number of sources that meet the agency's specific needs. This acquisition does not invite competitive proposals and offers no solicitation, but interested parties may submit written evidence supporting their ability to provide equivalent services within two days of the announcement for government consideration. The contract requires delivery to Wright-Patterson AFB and is governed by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), emphasizing the unique availability of the required supplies. Continuous market research will be conducted to identify any future alternative sources capable of meeting mission needs. An Ombudsman, Mr. Howard Marks Jr., has been appointed to address concerns or issues from potential offerors confidentially but does not take part in solicitation or evaluation processes. Inquiries about the acquisition can be directed to the Contract Negotiator, Linda L. Baggett-Flint, who is responsible for managing the contract negotiations and communications related to this procurement.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Force 3 for Tenable Network Security software delivery.

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NAICS

511210 - Software Publishers

Place of Performance

wright patterson afb, WPAFB, OH, 45433, USA

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 19

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Linda L. Baggett-FlintCONTRACT NEGOTIATOR

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Full Description

Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7228 Description Air Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright Patterson AFB OH, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for Tenable Network Security (Nessus Professional Feed) Software 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 their authorized reseller, Force 3, Inc, Crofton, MD 21114 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 two (2) 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. Delivery to: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 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. Market Research will continue to be conducted in order to monitor the market to determine if other potential sources/brands will meet future mission requirements which can provided the level and type of resources required by the government. Mr. Howard Marks Jr. ASC/AQ, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, 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, Mr. Howard Marks can be reached at (937) 255-8642, e-mail: howard.marks@wpafb.af.mil. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contract Negotiator,Linda baggett-Flint (937) 656-7395 or e-mail: Linda.baggett-flint@wpafb.af.mil.