Upgrade and HW/SW Support

Notice of Intent Title: Upgrade and Hardware / Software Support Identification Number: ID04120079 Issuance Date: 11 October 2012 NAICS Code: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Assisted Acquisition Services Division (AASD) has received a requirement from the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) , Vicksburg Mississippi. This is a notice of intent that GSA anticipates issuing a solicitation in support of ERDC. The Statement of Work (SOW) provides for services of the US Army Engineer Research and Development SGI coesite system. Period of performance shall begin on 10/23/2012 – 10/22/2013. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit sole source to Silicon Graphics Federal Inc (SGI), CAGE 1MVG3, 12200-G Plum Orchard Drive, Silver Springs MD 20904, in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) because SGI is the only known company that can upgrade and perform hardware and software support services on SGI systems. RFQ will be issued to the sole source contractor by the Contracting Officer. Questions regarding this synopsis must be submitted in writing via email to the below identified issuing office point of contact no later than the 11:00 am Tuesday October 16, 2012, CDT. Oral communication is not accepted on this notice of intent. No other communications, whether oral or in writing, will modify or supersede the terms of this synopsis document. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any party that believes it is capable of meeting the requirements stated in the attached technical requirements document may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports their ability to deliver the required services. Capability statements shall be received no later than the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed task order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. ISSUING OFFICE GSA/FAS/AASD (4QFAC) Melvin B. Fordham, Contracting Officer [email protected] Tracey M. Burress, Contract Specialist [email protected]