The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences intends to award a sole source purchase order to Network Appliance, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for the renewal of NetApp Hardware and Software Subscription Services for a one year period from 1/1/05 - 12/31/05. Services include updates and new versions as they become available. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability within 15 days of date of notice to Dee Lunney at the above address for consideration by the agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make a determination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Network Appliance. The NAICS Code/Size is 511210/$21.0M. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition threshold of $100,000. There is no solicitation package. For any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Dee Lunney via email
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