Selected-ION Tube Spectrometer

The 10 CONS/PKB, Operational Contracting Office, USAF Academy, US Air Force Academy received a Sole Source justification for the purchase of a Selected ION Tube Spectrometer (SIFT-MS) and Dynamic Headspace Sampling Unit (DHS) combined by the vendor to meet the requirement. The proposed vendor is; Quantum Analytics, 3400 East Third Ave. Foster City, CA 94404-1101. This procurement is for the acquisition of a sole source commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.501(a). The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the business size standard is 1,000. a. Only one responsible source is capable of supplying the equipment and no other item will satisfy the Wright Patterson AFB requirement. b. Quantum Analytics is the only vendor that has the authorization to resell both pieces of equipment coupled with the capability of integrating both pieces to work in concert to achieve the desired results. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. Any offerors believing they can provide a product, equal to the Quantum Analytics proposed equipment in its entirety, that meets all of the specifications of the requirement described within the attached Justification and Approval (J&A) document may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. 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 NLT 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 6 December 2017. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this Notice of Intent. Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://sam.gov/. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 13. Questions should be addressed to the Jerry Smith, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-8267, jerry.smith.25@us.af.mil. 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 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 Email: james.anderson.72@us.af.mil 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 571-256-2395 FAX number 571-256-2431 (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)