--Notice of the intend to award sole source contract.

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using the simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items (FAR Part 12) to procure Satellite Tool Kit (STK) software maintenance by the HQ USAINSCOM, Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: IAPC-DOC, 8825 Beulah Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5246. The Govt intends to award a sole source contract (FAR Part 13.5) for the above product to the firm of Simulyze, Inc., 12020 Sunrise Valley Drive, #300, Reston, VA 20191. Note: This firm is the sol e developer as well as sole manufacturer/distributor of this Satellite Tool Kit (STK) product. The proposed contract action is for software maintenance for which the Government intends to solicit only one source. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only on e responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. DELIVERY: 01 October 2007. All responses received within 5 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order/contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. For specific questions, please contact Mr. John M. Pleasant, Contracting Officer, [email protected],or phone (703) 428-4415. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not la ter than 2:00 PM, 31 August 2007.