The 558th Aircraft Sustainment Group, Hill AFB, UT intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for the C 130 Aircrew Training System prepared in accordance with FAR 5.201. The contract will be awarded to Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support, 12506 Lake Underhill Rd., Orlando FL 32825-5002. Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined this is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.302-1. The period of performance for this requirement is not to exceed 12 months from 1 Apr 2010. 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. 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. Ms.Sharon Porter, OO-ALC/PKC, Hill AFB,UT 84056, 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, Ms. Porter can be reached at (801) 777-6549, e-mail:
[email protected] . In accordance FAR 5.207 (c) (15) all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. It is advised that foreign contractor participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contract Negotiator, David Alvord at (801) 586-0029 e-mail:
[email protected] . Contractors are requested to respond by 29 Jan 2010, 1200, MST.