Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Government intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order to AccessData for 53 each, subscriptions to FTK 2 Standalone SMS Software, Maintenance, and support, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A determination not to compete this requirement is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423430, business size standard is 100 employees. Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) is attached. This notice IS NOT a request for competitive quotations. However, the Government will consider all offers received not later than 24 August 2009, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in offer preparation. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement action 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. NOTE : If documents are sent via email, the contractor will be responsible for validating Government receipt by calling the Contract Specialist at (301) 981-3512. No solicitation is available and telephone request for information will not be taken.