The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Microsoft Corporation for Unified Enterprise Support Services, including engineering and proactive support. This decision aligns with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 and is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1), indicating that only one responsible source is available. Given that Microsoft exclusively performs these services or sells them through affiliates, the contracting officer has confirmed the non-competitive nature of this action. No solicitation for bids or proposals will be issued as the USAFA has determined that market research supports this decision. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements showcasing how competition could benefit the government. All queries regarding this notice must be directed to specified Air Force contacts by the deadline of February 21, 2025. Additionally, concerns may be raised with a designated ombudsman, but direct inquiries about the contract should go to the contracting officer. The document emphasizes the government's discretion in determining the necessity of competition, reinforcing that responses cannot incur legal obligations for costs.