--Officer Career Management Software

In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) and FAR 16.505 (b)(2)(ii), the Virginia Army National Guard intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis using simplified acquisition procedures to Astute Net, 12295 Oracle Blvd, Ste 340, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. VaARNG intends to purchase OCM Power! Software to manage the careers of officers and warrant officers. Based on market research, this is the only product that satisfies the needs of the government. The contractor shall p rovide software, support, training and upgrades. OCM Power! Software is manufactured by Astute Net and cannot be purchased from any other source. The NAICS code for this requirement is 443120, the size standard is $7.5 million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to respond to the requirement in writing to the contracting officer. Responses to this notice may be submitted by email an d must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern standard time on Wednesday, 02 May 2007. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement; The government point of contact for this action is Susan Quinn, contract specialist, at [email protected].