Intent to Sole Source - Tenable Nessus ProfessionalFeeds

This is a notice of intent for sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13) and Other Than Full and Open competition (FAR 6.302-1). A solicitation will not be issued. The associated NAICS code is 511210. International Technology Services Contracts Branch, Procurement Operations Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to negotiate a sole source contract for 12 months of support on Nessus Professional Feeds provided by Force3. The Government believes Force3 is the only source that will satisfy the agency requirements. The Government is contracting for support on the above listed software from which Force3 is the only known authorized Tenable Nessus ProfessionalFeed Partner. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes that it can meet the specifications above may give written notification to the contracting officer. 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 October 19, 2010.