Intent to Award Sole Source

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) intends to issue a sole source purchase order in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to Bottomline Technologies, 325 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801. The proposed contract action is for Intellinx Software Annual Maintenance and Support. The award will be processed under the authority of FAR Subsection 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The period of performance will be from date of award through twelve months. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract using Simplified Acquisitions procedures. This announcement constitutes the only announcement for this requirement. Quotations are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit detailed information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Bureau of Prisons' needs. Responses received within 5 days of this notice of intent shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement to competition, solely at the Government's discretion. Responses may be emailed no later than January 30, 2018 to [email protected].