D--ZEH Software License Renewal and Maintenance Agreeement

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 5, this synopsis is posted for the United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS) Procurement Operations Branch. This synopsis announces the Governments intent to award a single source contract in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-1(b), only one responsible source is reasonably available. MMS Procurement Operations Branch anticipates awarding the contract to Petris Technology, Inc., 1900 St. James Place, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77056, for the license renewal of ZEH software. The contract is for the subscription and purchase of ZEH software which was originally competed and awarded to ZEH Graphic Systems, Inc. aka ZEH Software inc. and provided the software licenses that the subscription covers. Petris Technology, Inc. bought ZEH Graphic Systems in December 2008 and is now the single source that supports all current and future MMS ZEH product purchases.The anticipated total value of this procurement is $60,958.00. The anticipated period of performance is one 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods. This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. This Special Notice is not a formal solicitation. It is for informational purposes only and should not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, any and all information received by the POC listed below by COB March 17, 2010, will be considered by the Government. POC: Joanne Murphy, MMS, Procurement Operations Branch, 381 Elden Street, MS-2100, Herndon, VA 20170. Questions must be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to Joanne Murphy at 703-787-1041. PHONE CALLS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.