70 -- MPL Optimization for Windows 4.2

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Coast Guard intends TO PROCURE THE FOLLOWING: EST Cost: $14,336.00 MPL for Windows 4.2 software Database connection for MPL CPLEX Windows DLL LP+MIP Solver for MPL Barrier Algorithm Option for CPLEX MIQ Algorithm Option for CPLEX 1-yr maintenance =12% for the first year NOTE 22. The proposed contract action is for supplies AND services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with MAXIMAL SOFTWARE INC under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.