file tracking updgrade

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with 3M Company, Government Markets, 3M Center Bldg. 220 11W 02, Sant Paul, MN 55144 to provide upgrades to the current 3M filing system. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 - Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition . This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation of offers. The determination of the Government not to open this requirement to full and open competition was made in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 and is solely at the discretion of the Government. Entities may identify their interest and ability to meet this requirement via a written capability statement only. All capability statements must be emailed no later than 5 business days after publication of this synopsis - September 13, 2011, 1:00 PM EST. Any information received will be maintained for future Market Research requirements. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government anticipates an award date on or about September 20, 2011. The Government will not be responsible for any costs of preparation in response to this announcement.