This is a notice of intent to award a Sole Source Procurement. 25 AF/PK intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) procurement on a sole source basis with Modus Operandi. This requirement is for maintenance and sustainment of locally developed software. This software suite includes WAVE-based and BLADE-based Geographic Information System components developed specifically to support the Environmental Modeling and Simulation (EMS) Program mission. This sole source acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1. This requirement is not considered commercial in nature and any resultant contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15. The contract period of performance will be twelve (12) months from the date of award. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541712. The size standard for NAICS 541712 is 500 employees. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman is applicable. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Christopher S. Williams, OL KC AFICA, 129 Andrews Street, Suite 102, Langley AFB, VA 23665-2769, Telephone: (757)764-2769, FAX: (757)764-6512, Email:
[email protected]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested 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 (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.