The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) intends to award a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures to IBM Corporation, 150 Kettletown Road, Southbury, CT 06488 for Accelerated Value Program Maintenance Services for Lotus Notes. This is sole source procurement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to the Attn: of Genine McElroy via facsimile number (202) 565-2554 or sent by e-mail to
[email protected]. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Responses to the notice must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the electronic posting. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to thi s notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.