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 three (3) 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.
Line items are as follows:
QTY Description
CLIN 0001 1 QAPTOKEN-YLC - SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE Analysis Pack
CLIN 0002 1 QAESHAREABLE-YLC - SIMULIA Abaqus/CAE
CLIN 0003 5 QATTOKEN-YLC - SIMULIA Abaqus Analysis Tokens
Delivery to: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Market Research was conducted and determined immixTechnolgy, Inc. is the sole provider of SIMULIA Abaqus through GSA. Ms. Jill Willingham, 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. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Ms. Jill Willingham can be reached at (937) 255-5472, e-mail: [email protected].
Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Contract Negotiator, Gregory Allen at (937) 656-5970 or e-mail: [email protected].