Notice of Intent – Sole Source The 10th Mission Support Group, Directorate of Contracting, United States Air Force Academy Colorado, intends to award a sole source commercial contract to Dictaphone Corporation. The requirement is to purchase extended warranty Option II remote/SMA/8X5 Onsite Support for a base plus four option years. In addition to remote support, Dictaphone will provide on-site maintenance upgrades, software upgrades and on-site support for hardware repair. Dictaphone Corporation holds proprietary rights for software used when servicing the Dictaphone systems. Dictaphone is the only sole source that can satisfy the government’s requirements. The North America Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 811213 and the size standard is $6.5M. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by 10MSG/LGCB. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Any company that feels they can provide the services that meet the needs of the Government must submit their technical data (2 pages or less) to support their claim no later than 30 April 2007. The information must explain the company’s ability to overcome the restriction of proprietary rights. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis. Point of Contact is Ronnie Wilkinson, Contract Specialist (719) 333-2965 email: (
[email protected]) or Leslie Ryan, Contracting Officer (719) 333-3961 email:
[email protected] 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, Tara Petersen 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 email:
[email protected] Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)