Research Animal Manageent System (RAMS) Maintenance

The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) is Veterinary Services (VS) is part of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Created on April 2, 1972, APHIS is a science-based organization whose primary goal is protecting American agriculture. It is an integral part of the USDA efforts to provide the Nation with safe and affordable food. APHIS' mission is to provide leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants, to improve agricultural productivity and competitiveness, and to contribute to the national economy and the public health. This purpose of this special notice is to advise that USDA proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This is a sole source requirement that is proprietary to Key Solutions, Inc., of Fremont, CA. The software being maintained under this award are proprietary to Key Solutions, LLC., no other supplies or services have been identified that will satisfy the government's needs. The agency's minimum requirements are to have the contractor provide licenses, upgrades, and limited support for the RAMS application. This support shall consist of: • Technical Support for questions and resolutions of issues that prevent the proper use of the application (i.e. Bugs) with named persons over the length of the contract. • Dial up/Telephone support • Online support such as: • Key Solutions knowledge articles • Key Solutions customer forums • Software Support for use of the application over the length of the contract - 200 active IACUC protocols and 50 active IBC protocols This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However all proposals received within 3 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether it will become necessary to conduct a competitive procurement.