NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The United States Air Force (the Government) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase order to a single source, Demco, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (only one source reasonably available) on or about 25 September 2018. The period of performance (PoP) shall be from 30 September 2018 - 29 September 2019.

FSC: 7630

NAICS: 519130

Size Standard: 1000 employees

Subscription name: Brain HQ for AF Library

Supplier name: Demco

Product description: Online cognitive durability program that uses games and exercises to restore neuroplasticity, improve memory, and increase brain speed. This program tracks not only the mental fitness of the user, but improves the resiliency of the mind through cognitive training. Ultimately, this program increases the likelihood of success in educational pursuits by training the mind to absorb information. This program will be made available to libraries of various military branches across the DoD and can be accessed through computers and mobile devices.

Product characteristics an equal item must meet to be considered:

• Brain exercise program designed to increase mental fitness
• Results of program have been tested under peer reviewed studies
• Cognitive exercises accessible from computer and mobile devices
• Tracks progress and provides feedback on brain elasticity

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government. The Government will consider responses received within five (5) days of issuance of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set aside competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this announcement.

If the Government decides to compete this requirement, a synopsis shall be issued utilizing the combined synopsis/solicitation procedure identified in FAR 12.603. If this effort becomes a Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting, will apply. Therefore, small businesses that want to be considered for a small business set-aside should demonstrate how they intend to comply.

A determination not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Contractors should be aware of the following information:

1. Contractors must include the following information:

a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers.

b. Identification as a large U.S. business, a small U.S. business, or a foreign business. Please note that size indicated should be based on the NAICS code for this effort listed above.

c. Identification of any other socioeconomic status including: Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business or HUBZone.

d. Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.

2. If this posting specifically references brand name products, offerors are encouraged to suggest products other than those specifically referenced. Responses must address how the alternate product meets the product characteristics specified above.

3. Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

4. Responses are limited to 10 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

Responses should be emailed to Samuel Pacheco at [email protected] and Joelynn Laux at [email protected] no later than 30 July 2018, 2:00 PM EST. Any questions should be directed to Samuel Pacheco through email.
All responses should be received no later than 30 July 2017, 2:00 PM (Eastern).