Oracle SuperCluster Sources Sought

This Synopsis is to inform the business communities that the United States Air Force Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management Systems Program Office, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Oracle America, Inc. for Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System (DEAMS) Oracle e-Business Suite (eBS) version 11i infrastructure migration and Oracle M7 SuperCluster technical support. The effort will also require post migration and sustainment support. The duration of this effort is intended to cover from August 2017 through April 2018, with possible option periods. This request is NOT a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential companies that may possess the capabilities and experience to competently and competitively respond to requirements to provide continued and expedited Oracle M7 Sparc SuperCluster Migration analysis, technical support, sustainment and maintenance for DEAMS. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, as outlined below, which will be considered. This is NOT a formal notice of solicitation. Telephone or facsimile inquiries and/or responses will not be accepted.