ACE Membership (intent to sole source)

Contracting Office Address Department of the Air force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 MSG/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315, UNITED STATES Description FEDBIZOPS NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SOLE SOURCE: The 10th Mission Support Group, Directorate of Contracting, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, intends to award a sole source commercial purchase order to The American Council on Education (ACE). This membership is a follow on contract and is a critical tool used by the accredited educational community. ACE represents the mass of all accreditated bodies through united representation on legislation matters and provides support and resources for university leaders. The North America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 611710 and the SBA size standard is $7.0. All responsible sources may submit a response which, if received in a timely manner, will be considered. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Any vendor that feels they have the services that meet this need may submit information (2 pages or less) to support their claim. The government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis. 5.5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Ms. Kelly Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-3907 FAX 719-333-4747 email: [email protected] Point of Contact Christopher L. Wilson, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-333-3600, Fax 719-333-9013, Email [email protected] Elizabeth Lawson, Contracting Officer, 719-333-3979, Fax 719-333-9103, Email [email protected]. Place of Performance Address: US Air force Academy Postal Code: 80840 Country: UNITED STATE