Tactical data analysis and connectivity systems training

The 700th Contracting Squadron intends to contract using other than full and open competition for acquiring a certified instructor to provide training on the Tactical Data Analysis and Connectivity System (TDACS) to Marzen Group, 35 Technology Way Suite 2W3 Millyard Technology Park Nashua, NH 03060-3245. The TDACS system is proprietary and the system is already in place. Marzen Group LLC provides the TDACS products and services on an exclusive basis. They are the sole developer and owner of this software and hardware turnkey systems product line and its intellectual property. Due to the fact that this requirement is solely to acquire training on this system we intend to award to Marzen Group LLC. This contract will address the requirements of the 700th Contracting Squadron. The proposed contract action is for a service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all proposals received by 13 March 2013, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time will be considered by the Government. The Government will notify parties of the outcome of any proposal submitted in response. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposal based upon response to this notice us solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement.