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Synopsis/Justification(J&A) - Intent To Award Sole Source Blade Risk Manager License Upgrade to KDM Analytics

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F4FDBM1054A001Federal

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The contract describes the intent to sole source the purchase of upgraded Blade Risk Manager (BRM) licenses, training, and maintenance to KDM Analytics, the sole developer and provider of this specialized software tool. The U.S. Air Force currently operates 8 BMR node-locked licenses from KDM Analytics, and due to the proprietary nature of the software, all upgrades, maintenance, and customized training must be sourced from KDM to ensure compatibility and continuity. This sole source justification is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), affirming that KDM Analytics is uniquely capable of fulfilling these requirements since no other vendors possess the necessary expertise, preventing unnecessary duplication of costs that cannot be recovered through competitive procedures. The anticipated award date for this contract was March 31, 2021, with the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, overseeing the effort out of Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. Nick Costides and Jarred E. Marks are the primary points of contact, and Lt Col Sean Tucker has been designated the Ombudsman to address contractor concerns independently of the contracting and source selection process. The Ombudsman's role is to facilitate communication without impacting the authority of the contracting officer. All questions regarding the solicitation should first be directed to the buyer or the Ombudsman as provided.

General Info

Sole source contract for upgraded Blade Risk Manager licenses, training, maintenance from KDM Analytics.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi

NAICS

5112 - Software Publishers

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

REDACTED_JA_BRM_Redacted.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 8

Justification (J&A)

Justification (J&A)Mar 9

Justification & Approval published

AwardedOct 21

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8604 Aflcmc Pzi

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

Contacts

Nick Costides

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Jarred E. Marks

contact@example.gov

Full Description

This posting is a Justification (J&A)/Synopsis for the intent to sole source the purchase of upgraded Blade Risk Manager liscenses, training and maintenence awarded on the basis that there is only one responsible source (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)). USAF currently utilizes 8 BMR node locked licenses produced by KDM Analytics, the upgrade, maintenance, and training of these nodes can only be acquired from KDM analytics because they are the sole developer and provider of the internally developer BMR tool. Any and all upgrades for this technology can only come from KDM analytics. Accordingly, the BRM manufacturer is the only known source capable of meeting the government's requirements for this effort based upon the unique capabilities of this provider and the in-depth understanding of the BRM tool and it's capabilities and functions and operation. Substantial research determined that no other vendor possesses the ability to provide BRM upgrades and maintenance and customized training because the BRM manufacturer is the sole provider of BRM software, it is the only firm capable of providing the supplies described above without the U.S Air Force experiencing significant duplication of cost that is not expected to be recoveredthrough competition. Full details are located in the attached J&A. Anticipated Award Date is 31 March, 2021. Please contact nicholas.costides@us.af.mil with any questions. Lt Col Sean Tucker has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first be directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed, or you may contact the Ombudsman at sean.tucker.1@us.af.mil