The documentation (http://drupal.org/node/1298670) says

DO NOT enable the included Omega or Alpha base themes. Instead, create and enable a subtheme using Omega Tools or Drush.

The problem with that is that if Omega base theme is disabled, Drupal will not detect when there are updates to it (new features, fixes, esp. security). How to tackle this?

See also related issue #1297856: Base themes should be required dependencies of subthemes.

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danillonunes commented

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think you can enable Omega base theme in order to be notified about the updates, you just have to use your subtheme as the active theme of the site (of course, if your site allow your users to switch theme, they'll can see Omega base if it's enabled).