D--OpenSpirit Software Renewal

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5, this synopsis is posted for the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Branch on behalf of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Resource Evaluation Methodologies Branch for this procurement. This synopsis is to announce the Government's intent to award a sole source purchase order to TIBCO Software Federal Inc., in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency's requirements, to support the OpenSpirit GIT Software Maintenance Renewal project. Anticipated award date is no later than 31 August 2012. This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The intent of this Special Notice is for "informational purposes" only. However, any and all information received by the point of contact (POC) listed below; by close of business, 08 August 2012 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. POC: Mr. Keith Smith, DOI BSEE Acquisition Operations Branch, 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd, Mail Stop GE-159, New Orleans, LA 70123-2394. Questions must be emailed to Keith Smith at email address: [email protected] or Fax to: 504-736-2858. PHONE CALLS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED.