RAMS II

This is a notice of intent to award a Sole Source Procurement. The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA) intends to negotiate a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract on a sole source basis with ATMET LLC, 2569 Park Lane, Lafayette, CO 80026. The primary objective of this effort is to develop, implement, enhance, maintain, test, and deliver the Regional Atmospheric Modeling System (RAMS). This requirement is considered noncommercial in nature and any resultant contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15. The contract period of performance will be 5 years from date of award. The required services are available from only one source with the unique capabilities to continue development of RAMS and the data analysis package, enhance the RAMS Graphical User Interface (GUI), provide RAMS model enhancements and maintenance, and perform studies and conduct scientific investigations. ATMET, LLC is the sole developer and maintainer of the RAMS meterological model and currently possesses the sole experience and technical capabilities to develop and implement the upgrades. The sole source acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1. No solicitation documents exist at this time. This acquisition will be conducted on an unrestricted basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541512. Interested firms may identify their capability to respond to this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, the government will consider any responses from capable sources received prior to the closing date of this notice. The RFP will be available on or about 2 Aug 2010 on this website only. It is the responsibility of the prospective offerors to monitor the FEDBIZOPPS website (https://www.fbo.gov) for the solicitation and amendments. Fax,telephone, written or email requests for this solicitation package will not be honored. (NO HARD COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION AND OR AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON). Potential contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry to be eligible for award (See internet site: https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx). It is mandatory to obtain a DUNS number prior to registering in CCR by calling Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505. This synopsis does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not otherwise pay for either the information solicited or any required travel expenses. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman is applicable. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the AFISRA ombudsman, Ms. Veronica Solis, AF ISR Agency, 102 Hall Street, Ste 258, San Antonio, TX 78243-7091, 210-977-2453, FAX 210-977-6414, veronica.solis@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned 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, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.