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The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 811219 and the size standard is $19,000,000.00.
a. Only one responsible source and no other item will satisfy the USAFA current requirements.
b. VISX Wavescan Wavefront System is currently being used at the USAFA 10th Medical Group Laser Eye Center, and an extended service maintenance agreement is needed to support this system.
c. The Wavescan Unit is the only commercially available FDA approved wavefront diagnostic device that can be used in conjunction with the USAFA Laser Eye Center's VISX excimer laser. A VISX Wavescan Wavefront System Extended Service Maintenance Agreement is needed to support the existing equipment.
d. This laser scanning system requires factory trained engineers as the only authorized personnel to perform routine scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs when required.
This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time.
Any offerors that believe they can provide the required VISX Wavescan Wavefront System Extended Service Maintenance Agreement may provide evidence for consideration. Evidence must support the offeror's claim they can provide this extended service maintenance agreement. All qualified sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by this agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses must be received by 1:00 p.m. MDT on 30 August, 2011. Responses received after this will be considered late per IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated.
The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the Central contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov and with Online Representations and Certifications application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.
Questions should be addressed to the primary point of contact: Brenda Smith, Contract Specialist, (719) 333-8265 or send via e-mail to [email protected]. Alternate point of contact is Diana South, Contracting Officer, (719-333-8650, [email protected].
5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010)
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen,
Kelly S. Snyder
8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103
USAFA, CO 80840
Telephone number 719-333-2074
FAX 719-333-9018
email: [email protected]
Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
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