RTO MONITORING AND ANALYSIS TOOLS

The Department of Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer intends to solicit and award on a sole source basis to RTO Software, 6120 Windward Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharette, GA 30005 for RTO Performance Suite. RTO Software is the only known source that offers the RTO Performance Suite and is capable of meeting the Government's requirements.This acquisition will be accomplished using commercial item procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Other than Full and Open Competition. No RFP will be issued based upon the Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by 3:00PM Central Time, December 12, 2008 for consideration by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A detemination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Written inquiries regarding this announcement may be faxed to (303) 205-3035, Attention: Carol James.