NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION TO LMS North America Inc., for LMS Testlab License Renewal

The AFTC/PZIEA, Edwards AFB, California, intends to solicit and award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order for purchase of LMS Testlab License Renewal to LMS North America Inc., under the authority of 10 United States Code (USC) 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).  This authority is supported by an approved Sole Source letter.

This requirement is for:

CLIN 00001.  TL-OTP.21.1 Test.Lab Desktop

CLIN 00002.  TL-GEO.03.2. Test.Lab Geometry

CLIN 00003.  TL-MOD.21.2. Test.Lab Modal Analysis

CLIN 00004.  TL-MOD.25.3. Test.Lab PolyMAX

CLIN 00005.  TL-MOD.27.3. Test.Lab Automatic Modal Parameter Selection

CLIN 00006.  TL-STR.31.2. Test.Lab Ground Vibration Testing Manager

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 511210.  Small Business standard is $38,500,000.00.  Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. 

This notice neither constitutes a RFP or an invitation for BID (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition.  The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.  Matters of a routing or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer identified as Michele D. Cameron.  For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593.

For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Michele D. Cameron, AFTC/PZIEB, (661) 277-9567, email:  [email protected], or Ms. Kathy Palen, (661) 275-2538, email: [email protected].  This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only.  It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government.  No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.