Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7228 Description Air Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright Patterson AFB OH, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the upgrade of the Lenel Onguard security system for the Wright Patterson AFB Medical Center. The proposed upgrade of the software and associated hardware can only be installed and programmed by Stanley Security Solutions technicians due to a proprietary contractual licensing agreement which is in effect through Calendar Year 2015. Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined this is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.301-1. 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 two (2) 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. This upgrade to the existing system will be done at Medical Center at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 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 will continue to be conducted in order to monitor the market to determine if other potential sources/brands will meet future mission requirements which can provided the level and type of resources required by the government. Mr. Howard Marks Jr. ASC/AQ, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433, has been appointed as 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, e-mail:
[email protected]. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contract Negotiator, Linda Baggett-Flint at (937) 656-7475 or e-mail:
[email protected].