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J--Air Mobility Advanced Console Systems (AMACS) Maintenance Agreement

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W9127Q-11-R-0004Federal

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The MS Air National Guard’s 172d Airlift Wing in Jackson, Mississippi plans to issue a non-competitive delivery order under Federal Supply Schedule contract GS-35F-0143R with SYNNEX Corporation for a maintenance and repair agreement covering their Air Mobility Advanced Console System (AMACS). The contract includes a base year plus two option years, and will incorporate several open market items such as radio interfaces, headsets, trading servers, fiber modems, and power backup units. This acquisition will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures due to the sole-source nature of the requirement, as Siemens, through SYNNEX, holds proprietary rights and exclusive support capabilities for the existing legacy HiPath 4000 system that is critical for command and control communications. The justification for sole sourcing hinges on the proprietary nature of the HiPath 4000 system, which only Siemens is authorized to support, including maintenance, software updates, and part replacements. Unauthorized maintenance providers are unable to receive support directly from Siemens, making it essential that the 172d Airlift Wing secure this agreement to maintain system functionality and mission readiness. The order ensures the availability of necessary support to sustain daily and emergency ground and air operations communication systems. The solicitation was posted in July 2011 with an anticipated award date in early August 2011, emphasizing the urgency to maintain continuous operational capability for the Air Mobility Advanced Console System.

General Info

MS Air Guard contracts SYNNEX for exclusive AMACS maintenance, upgrades, and proprietary system support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7NH Uspfo Activity Msang 172View Agency

NAICS

811213 - Communication Equipment Repair and MaintenanceView NAICS

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PostedJul 19

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NH Uspfo Activity Msang 172

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OfficeJACKSON, MS, 39232-8881, USA

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Department Of Defense → W7NH Uspfo Activity Msang 172

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Office AddressJACKSON, MS, 39232-8881, USA

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Full Description

The MS Air National Guard, 172d Airlift Wing, Jackson, MS intends to non-competitively add open market items to a Federal Supply Schedule delivery order to be issued to SYNNEX Corporation, FSS Contract GS-35F-0143R, for a maintenance and repair agreement for its Air Mobility Advanced Console System (AMACS). The delivery order will be issued for a base year period plus two option year periods. Open market items to be included in the maintenance and repair agreement order are as follows: SIFA Radio Interface (Qty 6 ea.); PTT Headsets/Handsets (Qty 12 ea.); PTT Closure Box (Qty 6 ea.); PE 420 - HP Trading Server (Qty 1 ea.); 15" LCD for HP Server (Qty 1 ea.); Optimux Copper to Fiber Modem (Qty 3 ea.); E1 & Ethernet fiber mux, single fiber (Qty 2 ea.); OP-XL module for 2 unbal E-1 channels (Qty 2 ea.); 23-ch DAKS Server, with Alert Rel. 5 AFB (Qty 1 ea.); 16-ch NICE Recorder, V8.9 Silver Plan m-f 8X5 SN#: 44542901 & 44542902 (Qty 1 ea.); APC SURT5000 RT with 2 batteries (Qty 1 ea.). This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Source Reasonably Available. JUSTIFICATION: The current HiPath 4000 System employed by the 172d Airlift Wing is a proprietary legacy system manufactured by Siemens, Inc. Siemens Enterprise Communications, Inc. is an authorized reseller under the Synnex GSA contract. The HiPath 4000 AMACS is a critical command and control (C2) system that provides day-to-day and emergency air-to-ground and ground-to-ground communications for flight and ground operations. APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY: Siemens has proprietary rights to all software, software maintenance, and the specifications for this existing system. Second level and third level support and factory support are only available from Siemens. Certified Siemens parts are only available from Siemens. Siemens will not accept trouble tickets directly from customers of Unauthorized Maintenance Service Providers nor will they accept or work directly with any Unauthorized Maintenance Service Providers to include providing remote or on-site problem determination or resolution, and providing new software releases, maintenance releases, and patches. In order to meet Operations mission requirements, the 172d Airlift Wing requires the maintenance and repair agreement to ensure system functionality and operability. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Any information received in response to this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not a competitive solicitation is in the best interest of the Government. The closing date for this synopsis is July 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM Central Time. The anticipated award date is August 8, 2011. For information regarding this purchase, please contact TSgt Amber N. Young, 601-405-8494.