This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT per FAR 6.302-1. The Department of Homeland Security - Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG), Office of Acquisition intends to solicit, negotiate and award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA 20190-5230 for the purchase of StealthAUDIT Software License, Support, and Maintenance. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract for a base period of one year and (2) Option Years. Base Year: September 23, 2019- September 22, 2020 Option Year 1: September 23, 2020- September 22, 2021 Option Year 2: September 23, 2021- September 22, 2022 This notice of intent is for informational purposes only, therefore, no solicitation package will result from this synopsis. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating capability documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within three (3) calendar days after publication of this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this requirement to Tamika Richardson, Contracting Officer, via email:
[email protected], no later than 1:00 pm Eastern Time, September 17, 2019. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the required products, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. DHS-OIG will not reimburse for any costs connected with providing the capability information. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable in response to this notice and will not be considered.