Q -- Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

This is not a solicitation, but a Notice of Contract Action. The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Medical Operational Agency, Surgeon General Dental (AFMOA/SGD), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Contracting Division (AFDW/A7KM), intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). ADEA shall provide accreditation of USAF Dental Service dental schools, advanced dental education programs, hospital dental education programs and allied dental education programs to include faculty and students. The USAF shall be listed as an ADEA Institutional Member. All USAF Dental Service education staff and students will be granted open access to ADEA. Full ADEA Membership Benefits include: (1) Open access to USAF Dental Education faculty and students to professional development resources including access to online content; (2) Online Journal of Dental Education; (3) Discounted registration fees for Annual Session; (4) Discounted prices for publications; (5) Professional and leadership development; (6) Advocacy on Capitol Hill; (7) Membership in one of the association sections and special interest groups; (8) Bulletin of Dental Education Online; (9) Searchable Bulletin of Dental Education archives; (10) Participation in online knowledge communities; (11) Online searches of ADEA reports and surveys; and (12) Online membership directory. Under the authority of USC 2304(c)(1) pursuant to FAR 6.302.1(2)(b)(1)(i), the property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations. Inquiries should be directed no later than, 1:00 p.m., 30 Jan 2007, referencing F1ATB17012A100, to Ms. Eleanor Palmer, Contracting Officer, [email protected], and Ms. Lasondia Chaney, Contract Specialist, [email protected]. The Government will review all responses, without prejudice, whether or not the Government initially determines that another firm is fully qualified to fulfill the AFMOA/SGD requirement. Note: If documents are sent via email, the contractor will be responsible for validating government receipt by calling Contract Specialist at (202) 767-7935. No solicitaiton document is available and telephone requests for information will not be honored.