Notice of Intent to Sole Source X-Ray Diffraction Analysis Software

Notice of intent to award a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13). This notice is for information only, a solicitation will not be issued. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1, the Government intends to negotiate a sole source contract for X-Ray Diffraction Software from Materials Data Inc. Sole Source Justification & Approvals is attached to this notice. The Government believes that Materials Data Inc is the only publisher of X-Ray Diffraction software that fully meets the Government requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes that it can meet the specifications and included in the attached J&A above may give written notification to the Contracting Officer. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to USDA ITS Contracting Branch, ATTN: Josh Tafoya, 2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. A, Ste. 145, Fort Collins, CO 80526 or sent by email to [email protected]. Responses to this notice must be submitted by the date/time listed on the notice. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government anticipates an award date on or about 2 June 2011. Response to this synopsis is not required.