--W81GNN6213N257 ARCINFO FOR 470TH

Notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to: Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc (ESRI) 380 New York St Redlands, CA 92373 The award will be made for the following items: Quantity of (1) ArcSDE, Serve Licenses, 2-CPU Bundle Quantity of (2) ArcInfo, Concurrent Use Licenses This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, for Other than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded o n the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to Terri L. McGee, Senior Contracting Specialist at [email protected]. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. Responses to this notice shall be received no later than 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), Wednesday, September 18, 2006. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and c onvincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. The point of contact for this announcement is Terri L. McGee, Senior Contracting Specialist at [email protected] or phone 703-428-4581. The followin g justification and approval is provided for other than full and open competition for this purchase. 1. This request for justification for other than full and open competition is for Installation, Transportation and Dismantle of Display. 2. Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Efforts to solicit other contractors will be made via http://www.fedbizopps.gov in accordance with FAR 5.2. A Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source will be issued on Monday August 21, 2006. The anticipated cost of this acquisition is determined fair and reasonable by comparison of prices proposed in other purchases of this nature. This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.