Notice of Contract Action - Siemens Industry INC - Sole Source Award
ID: F1S0AX4331A001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9302 AFTC PZZEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d7979e9915994c859d3ac9d7525dbeca/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force Test Center (AFTC), intends to award a sole-source contract to Siemens Industry Inc. for DESIGO services and preventative maintenance critical to the operational effectiveness of electronic warfare systems at Nellis Air Force Base. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.501(a) due to Siemens being the only qualified provider capable of delivering the necessary proprietary software and maintenance services, which are essential for maintaining the current systems that are under warranty until December 30, 2024. The importance of these services is underscored by the potential for significant downtime and costs associated with switching to alternative vendors, as extensive market research has confirmed that no authorized resellers exist for Siemens' services. Interested parties may submit feedback or capability statements to the designated contacts, Denina Solomon and Adam R. Confer, via email, with the understanding that this notice does not constitute a commitment to proceed with procurement actions.

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    Denina Solomon
    denina.solomon@us.af.mil
    Adam R. Confer
    adam.confer.2@us.af.mil
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    NOCA - Siemens.pdf
    The U.S. Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is planning to award a sole-source contract to Siemens Industry Inc. for DESIGO services and preventative maintenance due to Siemens being the only qualified provider of the necessary software and services. This action is justified under FAR 13.501(a) due to the unique capabilities of Siemens, which ensures continued operational effectiveness without incurring significant additional costs or delays. The contract is particularly critical as the Electronic Warfare Group (EWG) relies on Siemens systems at Nellis Air Force Base, which are under warranty until December 30, 2024. Market research confirms there are no authorized resellers for Siemens' services, indicating that any shift to another vendor would lead to substantial costs and potential downtimes. The AFTC is opening the floor for initial feedback and capability statements from other sources, although it emphasizes that this notice does not constitute a commitment to proceeding with the procurement. Interested parties are instructed to submit questions and comments through the appropriate channels. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address any concerns regarding the acquisition process. Overall, the notice underscores the importance of maintaining robustness in systems design critical to mission success.
    Sole Source - Siemens - Dual Signed - Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Sole Source Justification for contracting services from Siemens Industry Inc. by the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) for preventative maintenance of electronic warfare systems. The contract, which will lead to a Firm Fixed Price Purchase, covers various services including terminal performance analysis, data backup, onsite maintenance, software subscription, and calibration over a base year and four option years. The justification cites FAR 13.501 for sole-source competition, emphasizing that Siemens is the only provider due to proprietary nature and existing warranty conditions of the systems installed. The contracting officer confirmed fair pricing expectations based on prior agreements, with market research indicating no viable alternative vendors. The urgent need for maintaining operational capability without significant downtime is highlighted, supporting this acquisition as critical to mission success. The document indicates no competition barriers exist currently, and future needs will be monitored for potential vendors while confirming that the services provided are essential for ongoing military operations.
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