The contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform contracted services, unless specified as provided by the Government. Contractor tasks include: To provide a SmartNet subscription, which provides maintenance and protection of all AMW Cisco network hardware and software. This is a commercial acquisition. This solicitation is a request for quote and is issued as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside competitive under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 7371, NAICS code is 541512 and the related Small Business Size Standard is $23 Million. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25. The proposed performance period is from 9 June 2008 through 8 June 2009. All potential sources must obtain a DUNS number and register in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) in order to transact business with the government. Failure to obtain a DUNS number and register in the CCR may result in the delay of the award of a contract or possible award to the next otherwise successful offeror who is registered in the CCR at the time of award. The solicitation will be issued on or about 13 May 2008. The due date will be stated in the solicitation. . The entire solicitation will be made available only on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) Website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The solicitation can be accessed by following the links on the EPS website to: USAF Offices, Air Mobility Command, 305 CONS. Paper copies will not be available. Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency. AFFARS 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 Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Michael Jackson, HQ AMC/A&K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, Phone: 618-229-0267, fax: 618-256-6668; email:
[email protected]. 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. Questions about this acquisition should be emailed to
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