THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE - THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO
PROMAX. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: Equipment is required to support the Air Force Public Affairs Agency (AFPAA). This equipment/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current workflow configuration includes ProMAX editors and the new editors must connect, and interface with existing architecture by connecting directly to local workflow in a closed work group configuration, directly replacing legacy ProMAX editing systems.

The Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Media Activity (DMA) intends to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority of FAR FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) ‘Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization)'. DMA intends to issue a sole source contract to ProMAX Systems Company, 2850 S. Fairview, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Mr. Nate Cooper, Ph. 949-861-2700 , to purchase equipment and provide configuration, and support. The Government anticipates a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement via email in Microsoft Word format with a file size less than 5MB to Milagros Halstead, Purchasing Agent, via email: [email protected]. Subject Line: Response to HQ002851040236; phone: (951) 413-2509 no later than 3:00 pm Pacific, 26 May 2015. Please contact Milagros Halstead for instructions regarding file sizes over 5MB.

All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to cancel the Sole Source Award. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 750 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within seven (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon 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. Any response should be emailed to Milagros Halstead, via email: [email protected].

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