Annual Check Point Software (SW) Renewal

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is acquiring renewal of Check Point Software (SW) from EC America, located at 8444 Westpark Drive, Suite 200 in McLean, VA 22102 . In accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 8.4, the Government issued an RFQ (RFQ 925699 ) for Check Point Software on eBuy. The resulting solicitation included open market line items incidental to the overall acquisition. In accordance with FAR 8.401(f), this posting serves as public notice of the Government's intent to issue a Federal Supply task order to EC America under GSA Schedule GS-35F-0511T that includes open market line items for the following: Access 7X24 Support; and Access Plus 7X24 Support The CO has made a reasonable determination that the inclusion of these line items on the task order best satisfies the needs of the Government. Competitive quotes were received, and a fair and reasonable determination was made for the open market portion of this task. Attached to this Notice of Intent is the Brand Name Justification for the open market items. This Notice of Intent is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for competitive quotes. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.