SPECIAL NOTICE
70 -- VT MAK Software Renewal
- Notice Date
- 8/22/2025 8:38:58 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 513210
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- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Response Due
- 8/27/2025 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/11/2025
- Point of Contact
- Cole Staron, Phone: 6612772047
- E-Mail Address
-
cole.staron@us.af.mil
(cole.staron@us.af.mil)
- Description
- PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: FLIGHT SIMULATOR UPDATE OFF ADD: AFTC/PZZD, Edwards AFB 5 South Wolfe Ave. B2800 SUBJECT: VT MAK Software License Renewal REF NO.: F1STAB5202A001 DUE: 22 August 2025 POC: Cole A. Staron, 661-277-2047 Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.1061(b)(1)(i) � Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (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, and brandname or industrial mobilization). DESC: The Air Force Test Pilot School Operating Location Edwards Air Force Base, CA intends to solicit and award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to MAK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 10 Fawcett ST. STE 204 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-1185. The NAICS code is 513210 and its size standard is $47,000,000. This single-source purchase will be for the VT MAK Software License Renewal. The reason for this sole-source award is due to MAK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. being the sole source for this type of learning software. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) which allows other than full and open competition when the supplies or services requested by an agency are available from only one responsible source.� Contractors interested in this requirement should submit a technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government�s requirement. Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov. In addition, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Anticipated Award Date is 18 September 2025. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 12:00 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 27 August 2024. Responses should be submitted to: Edwards Air Force Base PK (Attn: Cole Staron), 5 South Wolfe Ave. B2800, 661-277-2047, or E-mail cole.staron@us.af.mil. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received within 5 days of the publication of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition 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. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation DAFFARS 5352.2019101 � Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 935243784. Phone Number (661) 2772810, Facsimile Number (661) 2777593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZD, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/35634df1e67f4ea38388b68e16508798/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Edwards, CA 93524, USA
- Zip Code: 93524
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 93524
- Record
- SN07562669-F 20250824/250822230039 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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