R -- Software Update License and Product Support Maintenance

This is a special notice as the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a single source purchase order using Simplified Acquisition procedures with ORACLE Corporation, Reston, VA, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253c(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005 -09. The NOAA Office of National Marine Fisheries Services seeks to acquire software update license and product support maintenance. The period of performance for this requirement is expected to be one year. Based on NOAA market research, ORACLE Corporation is the only source holding the unique licensing and maintenance experience, skills, and abilities to provide these services. Notwithstanding the Government’s intent to negotiate this requirement with ORACLE Corporation, under the authority of 41 USC253(c)(1), responsible sources may submit a statement of qualifications which, if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. Responses must be received by June 15, 2006. Responses may be faxed to (301) 713-0806 or e-mailed to [email protected].