Notice of Intent to Sole Source - iDataFlow

The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with NewLineNOOSH, Inc., 245 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10016, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) "Soliciting from a Single Source", to purchase maintenance and technical support for the Interactive Data Flow Print Software package. This software system was designed to meet the specific needs of SSA. The code is proprietary and support can only be acquired and maintained from NewLineNOOSH. There are no authorized re-sellers of maintenance and technical support. The period of performance is for 12 months. The place of performance is SSA headquarters. This support must include updates, bug fixes, workflow, and reports and 24/7 telephone technical support. The Interactive Data Flow Print Software package is proprietary software, and NewLineNOOSH is the only source known to the Government. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price purchase order. Interested parties that feel they can provide the maintenance support may respond by submitting their capability statement via email to [email protected]. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers. Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. This is not a request for quotation, and the Government does not intent to pay for information received. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, SSA will proceed with sole source negotiations. All questions and submissions in response to this notice must be submitted in writing to the email address listed above. Telephone calls regarding this matter will not be accepted, nor will they be returned.