FEDBIZOPS NOTICE OF INTENT FOR BRAND NAME EQUIPMENT: 1. The 10MSG/LGCB, Operational Contracting Office, USAF Academy, CO intends to award a brand name, firm fixed price purchase order for CISCO brand equipment for switch upgrade to standardize USAF Academy's Academic (.edu) network and the Air Force (.mil) network for fiscal year 09. 2. The North American Industrial Classification System (NACIS) number is 423430 and the business size standard is 100 employees. This synopsis is for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. 3. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13 procedures will be utilized for this acquisition. Note 22 applies, however, all offers received within 7 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of the original synopsis will be considered by the Government. The closing date of this synopsis is noon, Mountain Time (MT), 5 May 2009. 4. Please contact Benny T. Terry, (719) 333-2849 or
[email protected] if you have any questions. 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, Kelly S. Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-3907 FAX 719-333-4747 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)