The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIT) hereby gives notice of intent to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract as implemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 208.74, Enterprise Software Agreements and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6, Limited Sources. This notice satisfies the requirements pursuant to FAR 5.301(a)(2).

AFLCMC/PZIT intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the purchase of Palantir Server Core Annual O&M License with Palantir Technologies Inc., 100 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. This proposed acquisition will include the following:

S/M License for Palantir Gotham

The Government intends to make an award by 12 September 2013 with Palantir Technologies Inc. is the only known source that meets the Government's requirement as it is the only company who has the S/M License for Palantir Gotham.

If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify its interest and capability to the Contract Specialist within two (2) days of this publication. In accordance with Far 5.207(c)(16), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Those interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or women owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned.

Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to John M. Schnieders, (937) 656-7399 or by e-mail at [email protected].

This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Ms. Jill Willingham has been appointed as Ombudsman. 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. Any questions or concerns 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) 255-5472 or via email at: [email protected].

Anticipated Award Date is: 12 September 2013

All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on FBO at http://www.fbo.gov.