D -- SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE COMBINED DNA INDEX SYSTEM

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate an interim sole-source contract with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for continued daily operational and maintenance support, software development, and deployment/support services for the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Program. SAIC has been involved in the development of CODIS over the past ten years and has assembled a unique and substantial knowledge resources base and personnel possessing both DNA and information technology knowledge, skills, and practical know-how that are essential for the effectiveness and operation of the CODIS/National DNA Index System. The interim contract will be for one year with a one-year option to keep the CODIS Program operational and current until a long-term competitive contract to support the Program can be established. During the interim contract period, the FBI plans to define, negotiate, and award a long-term contract vehicle utilizing FAR full and open competition procedures for the future development and support of the CODIS Program. Exercise of the option period of the interim contract will be driven by the status of the long-term contracting effort. No solicitation package is available. This notice published for informational purposes only. (See Note 22.)