--Aspen Plus Software

It is the National Energy Technology Laboratory's intent to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Aspen Technology, Inc. for one (1), five-year Aspen Plus Standalone Software License. This is not a formal solicitation. This synopsis is not considered a Request for Quotation or Proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Challenges must demonstrate the capability to provide an Aspen Plus Standalone Software License. If no challenges to acquire this item are received by 5:00 p.m. eastern time, 25 Jan 2010, the government reserves the right to execute an award without publishing a solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted to [email protected] no later than the time and date noted above.