Maui High Performance Computing Center

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Phillips Research Site (PRS), Directed Energy Directorate (RD), Kirtland AFB NM intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source, IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304 c (1) as implemented with FAR subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822-2309. The sole source will be implemented via a modification to existing contract, F29601-01-D-0083. The modification will provide for continued contract performance for a maximum period of performance of eight months, 2 months basic and 6 one month options on an as needed basis. University of Hawaii will provide the continuation of Maui High Performance Computing Center efforts via the terms and conditions of contract F29601-01-D-0083 Task Order 0042. Services for this contract will provide phase-out/transition, management and operations, and maintenance support effort for the Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC) as well as directed technical task (DTT) efforts necessary to keep the progression of the research activities on going until the follow-on contract performance is implemented. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541513 with a size standard of $25.5M. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. However, interested parties may submit statements of capability. Any costs incurred as a result of this announcement shall be borne by the offeror and shall not be charged to the Government for reimbursement. The determination of the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The clause at 53.52.201-9101, Ombudsman, is applicable to this procurement. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns of offereor(s) or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program manager or contracting office, but communicates the contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of the proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather to the contracting point of contact identified below. The Ombudsman is Ms. Barbara Gehrs, AFRL/PK, 1864 4th Street, Bldg 15, Room 225, Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7130, Phone 937-904-4407, Facsimile 937-904-7024, Email: barbara.gehrs@wpafb.af.mil. Submit responses within 15 days of publication of this notice to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL Det 8/RVKDB) Attn: Theresa Erickson, 3550 Aberdeen Ave, Bldg 499, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5773. Direct Contractual Questions to: Contract Specialist: Theresa Erickson AFRL/RVKDB, (505) 846-2537, email: Theresa.erickson@kirtland.af.mil Contracting Officer: Annette Griego-Shaw AFRL/RVKDB (505) 846-2246, email: Annette.griego-shaw@kirtland.af.mil Direct Technical Questions to: Technical Point of Contact: David Morton AFRL/RDSMA, (808) 891-7704, email: david.morton@maui.afmc.af.mil