70 -- Maintenance of Government Owned Stanguard Proprietary Software License

The Social Security Administration intends to negotiate solely with Bytware, Inc., 9440 Double R Blvd., Suite B, Reno, NV 89521-5990 under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), “only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements” to purchase software maintenance of Government-owned StanGuard Anti-Virus Corporate Enterprise License. The software is used on the AS-400 to detect any virus that may be threatening the normal production activity on the web connection. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill this requirement. A solicitation is not available; therefore, written and/or verbal requests for copies of a solicitation related to this announcement will not be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact the POC identified above. The maintenance period of performance is 04/01/2005 through 03/31/2006.