This is a notice of intent to award a Sole Source Procurement. The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA) intend to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis with the University of Oklahoma, 120 David L. Boren Blvd, Suite 2500, Norman, OK 73072. The primary objective of this effort is to develop, test, and evaluate (RDT&E) mesoscale and storm-scale data assimilation enhancements compatible with the current Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Three Dimensional Variational (3DVAR) system. The required services are available from only one source with the intimate working knowledge of mesoscale and storm-scale meteorology and high-resolution radar data assimilation system. The University of Oklahoma currently possesses the sole experience and technical capabilities to execute the mission requirements. This sole source acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1. This requirement is not considered commercial in nature and any resultant contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15. The contract period of performance will be twelve (12) months from the date of award. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541712. The size standard for NAICS 541712 is 500 employees.

AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman is applicable. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, concerned parties may contact the AFISRA ombudsman, Ms. Veronica Solis, AF ISR Agency, 102 Hall Street, Ste 258, San Antonio, TX 78243-7091, 210-977-4504, facsimile 210-977-6414, [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. Point of contact is Contract Specialist Karen Hayes, [email protected], AFISR Agency/A7KRB, 1030 Highway A1A, Bldg 989, Patrick AFB, 32925.

 

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