D--Appian Enterprise Software Maintenance Renewal

Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Belvoir, VA on behalf of Defense Acquisition University (DAU), Fort Belvoir, VA intends to issue a brand name, sole source contract to EC America, Inc. (the only GSA authorized dealer for Appian Software Perpetual License Maintenance Services) under GSA Schedule GS-35F-0511T. This acquisition is for a follow-on procurement effort to renew highly specialized software client licensing and maintenance support services for Appian Enterprise software products that are currently in use at DAU. Appian Corporation has proprietary rights to the software code for the Appian products associated with this requirement and has appointed EC America as the only authorized dealer for Appian maintenance support. No other vendor or distributor can legally obtain access to the software and no other vendor can make duplicate copies since it is protected by copyright and patent laws. The Period of Performance 15 December 2011 through 14 December 2012. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within three days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Companies who can provide the above listed software license and enhancement renewal must request a copy of the specifications no later than 10 November 2011 via the following email address: [email protected]. Oral requests are not acceptable. The estimated award date is 5 December 2011. The resultant contract will be firm fixed price. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered. The NAICS code is 423430 for this procurement.