Air Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, WrightPatterson AFB OH, intends to negotiate a sole source order for AR Systems Remedy Helpdesk System Software prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 15.2, as supplemented with additional information (Attachment 1, Sole Source Justification) included in this notice. The contract will be awarded to BMC Software. Market research was previously conducted and it has been determined this is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.302-1. 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 no later than 12:00 PM EST Monday, 8 DEC 2008. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government. This will be a federal schedule acquisition with the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001: Remedy Helpdesk System Software. Justification: Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Mr. Howard E. Marks Jr. 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 email address listed herein. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Marks can be reached at Aeronautical Systems Center 1755 11th St, Bldg 570, Room 101, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7404, [email protected], Voice Number: 937-255-8642. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed in writing to the Contract Negotiator, e-mail: [email protected]. For more information on "Intent to Award Sole Source: BMC Remedy Helpdesk System Software", please refer to: https://pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5930

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