The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. The Defense Commissary Agency intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to MicroFocus, Inc a large business firm, 700 King Farm Blvd Ste 400 Rockville, MD 20850-3334, TEL: (301) 838-5320, for the purchase of proprietary software license renewals and its maintenance support. A firm fixed price purchase order is anticipated. The base period of performance will be July 01, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (including four 12-month option periods). MicroFocus, is the original developer, the designer, and the sole owner of all patents and trade secrets in regards to this software application. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541519 with a size standard of $25.5 million dollars. Any award resulting from this requirement will be issued pursuant to FAR Parts 6.302 and 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items-FAC 2005-66 effective April 1, 2013. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. If you feel that your firm possesses the ability to provide renewal software licensing and maintenance support, interested parties may submit technical literature showing their capability of meeting the Governments requirement by June 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM EST. E-mail your response demonstrating your firms experience and capabilities to Jason Nuckols at
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