Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB OH, intends to negotiate a Firm-Fixed Price contract for IBM SPSS Software License Renewals in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 15.4, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. In accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 17-1203, all Air Force (AF) software not purchased through an AF Enterprise License Agreement (ELA), Department of Defense (DoD)/Joint Enterprise License Agreement (JELA) and Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) buying programs, are mandated to use GSA Schedules.  The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable contractor utilizing their existing GSA Contract.

Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined that this is a limited sources requirement, FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), the item is peculiar to one manufacturer, IBM. 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 one (1) day 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.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Service required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Market research was conducted with

Lt Col Brian E. Miller has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of 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. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Lt Col Brian E. Miller can be reached at brian.miller.15@us.af.mil.

Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:

Ash K. Kiser

Contract Specialist

AFLCMC/PZITA

Ashley.kiser@us.af.mil

(937) 656-7476