The 20th Contracting Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Asteres, Inc, 4110 Sorrento Valley Blvd. San Diego, CA 92121 for a ScriptCenter MX-5 Shelf Dispensing Machine in accordance with the attached single source document. The NAICS code is 334118. This purchase will be made under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) and Other than Full and Open Competition. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities, and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact. Such capabilities and qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received 15 February 2018 NLT 1000 EST. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract IAW FAR 12 and 13. The closing date of this synopsis is on 16 February 2018 @ 1000 EST. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 -- Ombudsman Clause (APR 2014) (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 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 OMBC A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Lt Col Aaron D. Judge 129 Thompson St., Bldg 586, Rm 129, Comm: 757-764-5372, Email: aaron.judge@us.af.mil Email: aaron.judge@us.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA 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. (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) This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will not be responsible for any incurred costs in preparation of quotes. For questions concerning this acquisition, please contact A1C Kessler at katelyn.kessler@us.af.mil or at (803) 895-5280.