Command Professional Software License

Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Synopsis IAW FAR FAR 13.105(a)

The 2nd Contracting Squadron on Barksdale Air Force Base hereby submits an intent to award a sole source synopsis. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Slitherine Corporation utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.501. This synopsis has been tailored to comply with the requirements of FAR 5.101(a)(1) and FAR 13.105(a).

Contracting Office Address:

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, 2d Contracting Squadron, 801 Kenney Avenue, Building 4400, Suite 2300, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, 71110, United States.

Description/Purpose:

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Product Description : Command Professional Edition (CPE) Licenses

Qty : 5

Unit: Ea

Lack of competition justification:

Slitherine Corporation owns the program and is the sole distributor

CPE is a critical tool to fill void in AFGSC modeling and simulation and to provide operator informed, organic capability for time sensitive projects, commander inquiries, and OSD-level Analysis of Alternatives support to determine capability gaps and recommend up to ACAT-1 level acquisition solutions to mitigate capability gaps.

Notice to potential offerors:

This notice does not constitute a solicitation document. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency for future acquisitions. All information received after publication of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received. Firms who desire to challenge this sole source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and will not be cost or time prohibitive.

Any questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to:

SrA Damarcus Ikard, Contract Specialist, at damarcus.ikard@us.af.mil or (318) 456-0817

TSgt Marcus Olearnick, Contracting Officer, at marcus.olearnick@us.af.mil or (318) 456-1531