70 -- Continued Support on Proprietary Software

The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate a sole source simplified acquisition with Allen Systems Group, 1333 3rd Ave South, Naples Florida, 34102-9908,under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b) ?Soliciting from a Single Source? for continued maintenance on proprietary Methods Management Software . The period of performance is from October 1, 2002-September 30 2003. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) description, and quantity are as follows: a single CPU license housed on a Hitachi SL 827 at 927 MIPS. This software is being utilized at the National Computer Center, Baltimore, MD. The software is proprietary to Allen Systems Gourp, therefore Allen Systems group is the only source known to the Government that has the capability of providing the required services. The software is already in use at SSA headquarters. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill this requirement. They are due September 19, 2002. A solicitation is not available. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Kathy Fain at the telephone number identified above.