59 -- MASTER STORAGE, ARCHIVAL & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Training and Administrative Procurement Branch, intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis with Data Distributing, 23441 South Pointe Drive, Laguna, CA 92653, for the design, integration and customization of a master storage, archival and distribution system. The system (to include engineering, design, and equipment) is proprietary and specifications, plans and drawings are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as Data Distributing is the only known source that is allowed to sell the equipment. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Companies who can provide the above listed proprietary services/supplies must indicate their interest on or before 14 September 2004, and must provide a capability statement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Oral communications are not acceptable; fax number 202-406-6801. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. See FedBizOpps Note 22 - 45 days is changed to read two (2) days.