J--EcoSurvey Software Support Services

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE-SOURCE UNDER FAR 6.302 The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, proposes to award noncompetitive contract to D.R. Systems Northwest to provide interim technical and correctional support services for the existing BLM EcoSurvey Software Suite developed by their firm. D.R. Systems shall maintain the software system developed by their firm until the new version of the BLM EcoSurvey Software suite is developed and released via a new contract. The work shall include software correction services to fix and resolve errors discovered in the system and to provide general technical operational support. The basis to award sole-source is due to the proprietary nature of EcoSurvey Software, as it was developed by D.R. Systems Northwest. Therefore, support services shall be performed by D.R. Systems Northwest for the system developed under their contract. This acquisition is pursuant to 41 USC 253 (c), Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition. The applicable NAICS code is 541511. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by 11:00am (PST), June 15, 2012 via email to [email protected] or facsimile at 503-808-6312. Submittals shall include the solicitation number L12PS00672, qualifications to fulfill this requirement, and contact information. Information received will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is required.