Siemens NX Mach 7CAD-CAM service program

Contractor shall be capable of maintaining a service contract for the Siemens NX Mach 7CAD-CAM Program. This will include: -Technical phone support 5 days a week, 24 hours per day. -New Software releases and enhancements -24 X 7 access to 45,000 + document knowledge Database: Technical answers, techniques FAQS... -Significant discounts on software upgrade packages -Live and recorded product "Tips & Techniques" sessions. -Special email alerts and notices via "the Maintenance Minute". -This is to continue the support afforded by the expired contract FA8224-12-P-0016 that expired July 1st 2012. An approved Justification and Approval document stating authorization for brand name purchase and market research revealed only one supplier for this particle software, the manufacturer. The software renewal purchase is most economical to the Air Force consider associated accomplished steps. Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. is considered the only responsible source for the purchase of the Unigraphics NX CAD/CAD license renewal and upgrade per attached purchase description as authorized under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A)&(B). AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), JUSTIFICATION: SUPPLIES REQUIRED ARE FROM ONLY ONE OR A LIMITED NUMBER OF RESPONSIBLE SOURCE(S) AND NO OTHER TYPE OF SUPPLIES WILL SATISFY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION IS FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE, OR A LIMITED NUMBER OF SOURCES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302-1. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY IDENTIFY THEIR INTEREST AND CAPABILITY TO RESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENT OR SUBMIT PROPOSALS. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. HOWEVER, ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE ON THE SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. ANY RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE MUST SHOW CLEAR AND CONVICING EVIDENCE THAT COMPETITION WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT IN FUTURE PROCUREMENTS. A DETEMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO COMPETE THIS PROPOSED CONTRACT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLEY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL NORMALLY BE CONSIDERED SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITIATION, EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS, OR DRAWING RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT DESCRIBED ARE INCOMPLETE OR NOT AVAILABLE AND CANNOT BE FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT OWN THE DATA OR RIGHTS TO THE DATA NEEDED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM FROM ADDITIONAL SOURCES. THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO OBLIGATION TO REIMBURSE AN ORFFEROR FOR ANY COSTS. All Prospective offerors shall identify their interest by requesting more information. Please include all contact information including name,numbers and email address. Bidders shall specify whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business,8(a) concern,women-owned small business. Bidders shall further specify whether they are a U.S. or Foreign-owned firm. Prospective offerors shall be registered in the Certification and Representations database. They shall provide cage code and DUNS number along with the complete business name. All prospective offerors interested in more information regarding this synopsis shall contact the contract negotiator. Electronic responses are encouraged to the maximum extent possible.