--Intent to Sole Source for EQuIS Support

The U.S. EPA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1), with Earthsoft, Inc. to provide a one (1) year annual preventative maintenance for the EQuIS 5 Online Documentation and Support system for the Superfund Division located in Chicago, IL. EPA has identified Earthsoft Inc. as the only provider of commercial services and parts able to meet the requirements of this procurement. The sole-source award will be made under the authority of 6.302-1. Earthsoft Inc is the only known source able to satisfy the Governments requirement, and is the only source qualified to perform preventative maintenance with access to the proprietary software. This procurement will be accomplished under FAR Part 12 Commercial Procedures and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS AND N O RFQ OR SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Sources wishing to be considered MUST submit documentation to the office identified above. Documentation must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice. Submit your request in writing to Spencer Hamilton via email to [email protected]. Telephone requests will not be honored