D -- License Upgrade and Software Maintenance for InputAccel

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office intends to procure one Captiva InputAccel license upgrade and software maintenance. This non-competitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Captiva Software Corporation is the developer and only known source that can provide the proprietary upgrades to existing software, software licenses, and software maintenance agreements. At this time the USPTO is upgrading one (1) license agreement, and procuring 12 months of maintenance for InputAccel. The USPTO intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order in accordance with simplified acquisitions procedures. The maintenance of the software products procured herein will be effective for a twelve-month period upon acceptance of the delivered software. This is NOT a formal solicitation. The point of contact for information regarding this synopsis is Mr. Brendon Johnson (703) 305-8146. See Note 22.