Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 2275 D Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7228 Description Air Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright Patterson AFB OH, intends to negotiate a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract for Gallup Q Management System software prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 15.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The contract will be awarded to: Gallup, Inc. 901 F St NW STE Washington, DC 20004-1417 Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined this is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.302-1. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide timely and effective services within three (3) days of this publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. Line items are as follows: CLIN 0001 - Gallup Q Management System Software Delivery to: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Market Research was conducted with only one respondent - Gallup, Inc. - able to provide this option. If you are an offeror or potential offeror, please contact the Ombudsman: Mr. Howard E. Marks Jr. ASC/AE Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 (937) 255-8642
[email protected]. with concern during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of the Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals, or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed herein. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Please see the attached redacted Sole Source Justification and Approval. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contract Negotiator, Jonathan West at (937) 656-7314 or e-mail:
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