CJMTK GEOSPATIAL APPLIANCES

This is a notice of intent that the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) intends to award a sole source to Northrop Grumman Information Technology, 4807 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA for the purchase of two CJMTK rack mountable Geospatial Appliances (CGA), Product ID CGAR-09-01, as well as annual software and hardware maintenance for a year. USSOCOM's requirement is for the purchase of two CJMTK rack mountable Geospatial Appliances (CGA), Product ID CGAR-09-01, as well as annual software and hardware maintenance for a year. The CJMTK CGA is the only DISA tested, certified and approved pre-populated map server available to the Department of Defense (DoD). This notice is not a request for offers. The contractor identified is the only known source for the subject requirement. However, any other responsible vendor believing they have the capability of meeting the requirement may submit their capabilities to include technical documentation to establish the potential of meeting the Government's need. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a) (2) (ii), these items are determined to be peculiar to one manufacturer and not available from any other sources. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any such responses must be in writing and include technical and pricing information. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses are due no later than 6 Sept 2012 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Only electronic submission will be accepted. Interested vendors may submit information for consideration of their capabilities and qualifications to [email protected] and [email protected]