The Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, intends to solicit a sole source requirement for operational assessment. IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304c(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Technology Services Company, 10260 Campus Point Dr, San Diego, CA. This procurement is a follow-on effort for the continued development of highly specialized equipment, including major components. Under the contemplated contract, the contractor will work with the government to develop and assess a technology demonstrator. Completion of this effort will be approximately one year from date of award. Overall goals expected are to further the development of the demonstrator, preparing for an Operation Assessment (OA), and executing the OA for 180 days. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541712 with a size standard of 500 employees. This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to Deborah McGrath at the e-mail address listed with the solicitation number referenced in the subject line. The clause at 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, is applicable to this procurement. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns of offeror(s) or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program manager or contracting office, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentially as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals on in the source selection process. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather to the Contracting point of contact identified below. The Ombudsman is Ms. Sue Hunter, AFRL/PK, 1864 4th Street, Ste 1, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7171, Phone 937.255.0432, Facsimile 937.255.5036, Email
[email protected]. Collect calls will not be accepted. Contracting Office Address: 2251 Maxwell St SW, Bldg 499 Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico 87117-5773 United States Place of Performance: AFRL/RDH 3550 Aberdeen St Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico 87117-5776 United States Primary Point of Contact: Deborah A. McGrath Contracting Officer
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