MAINFRAME AND HELPDESK SHORT-TERM CONTRACT

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with EMW, Inc. 13872 Park Center Rd., Ste. 225, Herndon, VA 20171. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541513. The SB size standard for this code is $25.5 million. The contract will be for the following: Two (2) months of mainframe and helpdesk support services, with one (1) 1-month option. The period of performance is April 1, 2013, through May 31, 2013, with optional service continuation through June 30, 2013. EMW's previous contract expired on March 31, 2013. The solicitations against DHS EAGLE IDIQ for new services were cancelled; the USSS intends to enter into new contracts for these services on or before June 30, 2013. The anticipated award (April 1, 2013, through, potentially, June 30, 2013) will be Firm Fixed Price. This notice is neither a request for quotation 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. The Government is not receiving capabilities statements for this short-term effort.