MATLAB Maintenance License Renewal

DESC: INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT WITH MathWorks, Inc. The Air Force, Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to award a Single Source purchase order to MathWorks, 3 Apple Hill Drive Natick, MA 01760. The Single Source purchase will be for a MATLAB Software License. MathWorks is the only known source identified for procurement of this supply. The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition, is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This authority is supported by an approved Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition). It is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 511210 and the size standard is $41,500,000.00. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide a MATLAB Software License. Responses may be sent via e-mail to trisha.spears@us.af.mil or mailed to AFTC/PZIEB, 5 South Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, attention: Trisha Spears. Fax Number: 661-277-0470. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement to competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. If the office has not received any affirmative written responses by 10:00 a.m. 17 December 2019, intent is to award a Sole Source purchase order to MathWorks, 3 Apple Hill Drive Natick, MA 01760. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to the acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Thomas Shea. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA. 93524-1185, (661) 277-2810. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.