R--Workbench annual support fee

NAICS Code: 541511 The Environmental Protection Agency intends to award a sole source contract to Sterling Commerce, 4600 Lake Hurst Court, Dublin OH 43016 pursuant to 41 USC 253 (c)(1): Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Environmental Protection Agency has a requirement for Workbench Annual Support fee for a Gentran Server EC including software support subscription services such as usage rights, updates and enhancements. EPA believes Sterling Commerce has exclusive copyrights, patents and/or trade secret ownership, as well as the sole legal possession of the original computer "source code" that created the software. EPA anticipates the award of a fixed-price purchase order subject to availability of FY2003 funds.. The period of performance will be from October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. NAICS No. 541511 applies, with a size standard of $18M. The intent of this synopsis is to determine if any sources exist and, therefore, no RFP is available. All interested parties must respond within 15 days of this date of announcement. Interested parties who believe they are qualified to perform this effort shall: 1) include information on the proposed services which clearly support the requirement outlined above and; 2) provide itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. Response to this synopsis must be made in writing. Submit responses to US Environmental Protection Agency, RTP Procurement Operations Division (E105-02), Attn:Laconda Cannady, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 for consideration by the Agency. No telephonic or faxed request will be honored. Responses must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice, the Government will proceed with the procurement of these services with Sterling Commerce.