StarWatch License and Support

Air Force Material Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH intends to negotiate a sole source firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance renewal for a StarWatch licence prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The contract will be awarded to DAQ, 262 B Old New Brunswick Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854-3754. Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined this is a sole source requirement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide timely and effective services within five (5) days of this publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Line items are as follows: 0001 StarWatch Annual Software License 0002 Gold support and maintenance 0003 System update and technical support 0004 Additional on-site engineering, installation and system support Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Market research was conducted with only one respondent: DAQ. Mr. Howard Marks Jr., ASC/AQ, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, has been appointed Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of the Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed herein. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Howard Marks can be reached at (937) 255-8642, email: howard.marks@wpafb.af.mil Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contract Negotiator, Timothy Hayes, at (937) 656-7398 or email: tim.hayes@wpafb.af.mil.