D -- IBM Enterprise Storage System (SHARK)

GSA/FTS-Region 5 is announcing its intent to issue a procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for a sole-source acquisition to Denver Solutions Group Inc., 8100 S. Akron St., Suite 309, Englewood, CO 80112-3508. Work being accomplished includes the purchase and installation of an additional engine and an enterprise storage system for the IBM mainframe at the United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) in North Chicago, IL. Denver Solutions Group, Inc. has been identified by IBM as the only business partner authorized to sell to USMEPCOM. This requirement is identified by reference number GS05T04BQ0005. NAICS Code 334112 applies. Size standard is 1,000 employees. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals by the designated response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. Responses are due no later than July 10, 2004, 9:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time, to GSA/FTS-Region 5, Attention: Susan Copenhaver, 230 S. Dearborn St., Room 3398, Chicago, IL 60604. Facsimile responses are acceptable at fax number (312) 886-3805. **PLEASE NOTE: Contact Susan Copenhaver at phone (312) 886-3816 or e-mail at [email protected].