February 9, 2010 DLT Solutions, Inc.Notice of Intent This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.201, for Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources and FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The Office of Surface Mining, Western Region, 1999 Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80202 has a requirement to procure the following item: Statement of Objectives for Server Client LicensesTechnical Innovation and Professional Services (TIPS) uses a software license management package to manage twenty-nine licensed software packages. By utilizing a software that can track check-out and usage of these software packages TIPS has saved millions of dollars by avoiding purchases of software licenses that are not needed for concurrent use. ObjectivesAnnual Maintenance is needed in order to continue to receive upgrades and support through Autodesk Subscription for the use of the Autodesk software products provided through TIPS. Autodesk Map 3D, Civil 3D, and Raster Design are TIPS core software packages that provide tools for engineering design and review as well as geographic information system (GIS) capabilities. The software is used by both regulatory and AML scientists specializing in geology, soil science, hydrology, civil or mining engineering, or related natural sciences. Autodesk software has been part of the TIPS core software for many years. The associated software packages (i.e., Civil 3D, Map 3D, and Raster Design) were selected based on their advanced computer aided design capabilities and wide acceptance by professionals in the mining and mine reclamation industry as well as in state and tribal abandoned mine land and regulatory programs. The Autodesk software also serves as the base engine for Carlson Mining, another of the core software programs that provides computer automated earthwork design capabilities necessary to easily and efficiently achieve Title IV and Title V efforts under SMCRA. The Carlson Mining and Autodesk Raster Design packages run as components of Autodesk Civil 3D and Map 3D; they are not standalone packages.Autodesk has been a leader in computer aided design software for over 25 years. Autodesk first revolutionized the software industry with the AutoCAD product, which introduced drafting on a PC. The widespread popularity of AutoCAD software established Autodesks continued commitment to practical innovation that increases productivity and profitability in the drafting and design arena. AutoCAD paved the way for Autodesk technology leadership in industries such as building, infrastructure, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and wireless data. Today, Autodesk is a fully diversified software company that provides a wide variety of solutions for creating, managing, and sharing electronic (i.e., digital) data. The Autodesk community includes more than six million users; in addition, they have four global strategic partnersMicrosoft, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and IBMas well as 2,500 third-party developers.For decades, engineering professionals have used AutoCAD software to create and edit precise spatial data for use in a GIS product to produce maps and reports. In the mid 1990s, Autodesk Map software began removing the boundaries between CAD and GIS. Over the past decade, Autodesk Map 3D has evolved into a comprehensive GIS product that still includes the complete, most current version of AutoCAD. The precision editing capabilities of AutoCAD are well known. Autodesk Map 3D adds these capabilities to other GIS data formats and applications. With Autodesk Map 3D, you can compile links to multiple project components into a single composite document, support multiple users querying and editing drawings simultaneously, create and define real-world features and models, connect your GIS layers and CAD drawings to spatial and nonspatial databases, use real-world coordinate systems, and publish data to the Internet.Autodesk Map provides an AutoCAD based GIS tool for creating, maintaining, and communicating mapping and GIS information. Autodesk Map is built around the corresponding version of AutoCAD and includes all the functionality of AutoCAD.Autodesk Civil 3D is a powerful civil engineering application containing several programs, built upon AutoCAD as the foundation graphics engine, designed to significantly increase productivity, save time, and decrease costs. It uses an industry-proven dynamic engineering model that maintains intelligent object relationships, so a change made in one place instantly updates an entire project to help project engineers to work faster and more accurately.Autodesk Raster Design is an AutoCAD based image manipulation tool. Raster Design runs on top of the corresponding versions of AutoCAD or Autodesk Map. Raster Design allows users to edit and manipulate raster images directly inside AutoCAD based products. Autodesk Subscription is a complete software, support, and training offering that gives easy access to the latest Autodesk product releases and upgrades. With expert technical support, self-paced e-Learning, and a range of exclusive community resources such as product webcasts, weblogs, and prequalified beta programs, Autodesk Subscription helps to extend the power of design technology to the fullest. For an annual fee, the Autodesk Subscription program provides a complete solution to software upgrades that simplifies license management, improves budgeting, and minimizes disruptions to workflow. Program Benefits - The latest product upgrades and enhancements keep design technology up to date. Fast, reliable web support from technical experts minimizes disruptions to workflow. Flexible, self-paced e-Learning lessons help boost design productivity. Simplified license management reduces technology acquisition and administrative costs. Prequalified status in beta programs gives users a unique influence over future product development and opportunities to network with Autodesk technical experts and customers worldwide.Autodesk Subscription keeps OSM up to date and up to speed. We and our state and tribal users will continue to benefit from increased productivity, predictable budgeting, and simplified license management for design technology. With Autodesk Subscription, weu receive the latest Autodesk software releases, any product enhancements, web support from Autodesk technical experts, self-paced online training to improve your design skills, and a broad range of other exclusive technology and business benefits.Effortless Technology UpgradesAutodesk Subscription protects our investment in reclamation design technology because the TIPS software is always up to date. Each time a new version of your Autodesk software becomes available, it is automatically available to us. It cant get any easier than that. And only subscription customers are entitled to continue using previous versions of their licensed software after installing an upgrade; this eliminates workflow interruptions that often come with new software installation and implementation.Exclusive Subscription Portal The password-protected Subscription Center provides an exclusive online destination from point of purchase through installation and upgrading. The Subscription Center features tools allow easy administration of the subscription contract. It provides coverage and renewal reports, provides users access to included services, allows update of contact information, and provides access to exclusive subscriber-only offers and enhancements.Support from Autodesk ExpertsWith subscription we can take advantage of web support that allows submittal of technical questions directly to Autodesk support staff. Questions are routed to Autodesk technicians who provide responses through email and the web. The Subscription Center includes incident reporting and tracking tools that make it easy to monitor the status of the questions asked and the responses provided by Autodesk. Also, use of Subscription Center, keeps CAD Reasearch, Inc., our Autodesk Authorized Reseller in the loop on all support communications.Skills Building e-LearningAutodesk Subscription includes access to self-paced e-Learning lessons for many Autodesk products. This is a perfect complement to TIPS classroom or customized training. The e-Learning modules include short, interactive lessons with practical exercises and simulations designed to help in mastering key features of Autodesk software. e-Learnings built-in skills assessments allow anyone to analyze their existing skills and be directed to specific e-Learning lessons to develop additional strengths. e-Learning is accessed directly through the Subscription Center. Exclusive Community ResourcesAs an Autodesk Subscription customer, we also get access to a wealth of community resources and exclusive, subscriber only privileges designed to keep OSM connected to Autodesk executives, technical experts, and developers. From early access to new technology, to invitation-only webcasts, to preferred subscriber status at Autodesk University and other worldwide corporate events, Autodesk Subscription customers receive the Red Carpet treatment.Autodesk Government - DLT Solutions is Autodesks master government sales and marketing partner. Autodesk, Inc., Autodesk Government at DLT Solutions and Autodesk Authorized Resellers have teamed to provide the government customer with the technology solutions and expertise needed to effectively achieve goals. Through the GSA Schedule, the Autodesk government team, aided by experienced sales representatives at DLT Solutions, provides specialized pricing. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to:DLT Solutions, Inc., 13861 Sunrise Valley drive, Suite 400, Herndon, VA 20171 The Government will consider all responses received within 10 days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties should submit queries to this requirement in writing to Dawn Trudeau 303-293-5059 (
[email protected]) by close of business February 19, 2010. This announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence, that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Contracting Office Address:1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202 End of Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice of Intent