N66001-17-R-0031: Notice of Intent to Award a Contract on a Sole Source Basis

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC Pacific) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Forcepoint, LLC for services in support of Trusted Thin Client (TTC) accreditation and installation. This effort encompasses site survey, deployment, installation guidance, training, testing and engineering expertise in the operation and maintenance of the multi-level security system, TTC. Forcepoint, LLC owns all of the associated intellectual property rights to TTC and currently does not offer any resellers or partners source code to the TTC product for professional services in support of initial operation and maintenance services. The applicable NAICS Code is 541330 and the business size standard is $38.5M. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing that it can perform these services may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify its interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis, and must clearly demonstrate the firms ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice must be submitted IN WRITING via e-mail to [email protected]. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. To respond to this announcement, you must be registered to the SPAWAR E-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. Responses are due by 16 November 2016.