70 -- NCR 5300, Custom Software Annual Maintenance

The U. S. Department of Justice, Procurement Services Staff intends to acquire, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, expert software and system annual maintenance and support services for previously acquired custom designed 14 node NCR 5300 and custom Terradata software from NCR Government Systems Corporation, 2 Choke Cherry Road, Rockville, MD 10850. The hardware and software are custom proprietary products of the referenced vendor. The vendor does not authorize third party maintenance for these products. The period of performance for this requirement shall be for Fiscal Year 2005 and is subject FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the Government's requirements no later than the response date above. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. A solicitation document is not available.