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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 supplies within two (2) 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.
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies 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 only one respondent able to meet the government's needs due to the information being proprietary: Pointwise, Inc. Ms. Jill Willinghamallen, AFLCMC/AQP, Wright-Patterson AFB OH, 45433, 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. 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. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contract Negotiator, Andrea Dehne at (937) 986-7424 or e-mail: [email protected]. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Ms. Jill Willinghamallen, can be reached at (937) 255-5472, e-mail: [email protected].