NETCENTS 2 Order Brand Name Only items

FEDBIZOPS NOTICE OF INTENT FOR BRAND NAME ONLY The 10CONS/PKB, Operational Contracting Office, USAF Academy, US Air Force Academy received a Brand Name Only (BNO) justification for FY17 purchase of Computer Hardware and products as depicted on attached J&A's. This acquisition is in support of a larger NETCENTS 2 Operations and Maintenance service contract to be awarded via the AFWay portal. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 517110 and the business size standard is 1,500. As mandated by the Ordering Guide for Netcents Network Operations and Infrastructure guide. Any offerors believing they can provide the required items with all of the features and functions of the requirement described in the J&A may provide evidence for consideration, this includes eligibility to compete for NETCENTS 2 orders. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can provide this brand name. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, may be considered by this agency. Responses must be received NLT 12:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 18 Aug 17. Responses received after this will be considered late IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with www.sam.gov to include their Online Representations and Certifications. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract utilizing the mandatory NETCENTS framework. The closing date of this synopsis is 12:00 pm, Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 30 November 2012. Questions should be addressed to the Primary POC John Keith, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000 or sent via e-mail to Alternate POC is Allison Norder, Contracting Officer, +1 (555) 000-0000 , contact@example.gov. 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Jun 2016) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 (http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_a076_a76_incl_tech_correction/ ) competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, James Anderson 8110 Industrial Drive, STE 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number +1 (555) 000-0000 FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC 1060 Air Force Pentagon Washington DC 20330-1060 Telephone number +1 (555) 000-0000 FAX number +1 (555) 000-0000 (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)