This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial itemsprepared in accordancewith the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, assupplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcementconstitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitationwill not be issued. The solicitation document and FAR incorporated clauses/provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 and Defense FederalAcquisition Regulation Supplement DCN 20080812. This solicitation incorporates byreference the following FAR and DFAR clauses: 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-04, 52.212-05, 252.211-7003, 252-212-7001 and 252.232-7010. The NAIC Code is 334611. Thisrequirement is for ITT Visual Information Solutions. products. This is a sole source requirement in accordance with authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). Wright-Patterson Air Force Base intends to award to ITT visual Information Solutions, 4990 Pear E Cir, Boulder CO 80301-2530, in contemplation of an approved sole source. Prices shall be provided for the following CLINs listed below: IDL Windows Floating Network License, 20 Each Ship to: ATTN: Nicole Artman, NASIC/SCXA, 4180 Watson way, Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-5648, FOB Destination. Net 30 Payment Terms. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The offeror is requested to provide Technical Capability, Price Proposal and Past Performance Information.The evaluation criteria is described below in descending order of importance. All non-price factors when combined are significantly more important than price. 1. Technical Capability2. Price3. Past performance Proposals are due by 17 September 2008, 1:00 p.m. (local time). Please send proposalsvia email to
[email protected]. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Steven L. Brunswick, (937) 656-7412 or by e-mail. Howard E. Marks Jr. has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of theOmbudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does notparticipate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions orconcerns about this solicitation should first directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed above or you contact the Ombudsman at (937)-255-8642or via email at:
[email protected]. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web athttp://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. For more information on "IDL Windows Floating Network Licenses", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5799