70--Software Maintenance Quote for SWM Renewal

June 26, 2009 ERDASNotice of Intent This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.201, for Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources and FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The Office of Surface Mining, Western Region, 1999 Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80202 has a requirement to procure the following item: Statement of ObjectivesTo provide the required remote sensing and image processing software in support of the Technical Innovational and Professional Services (TIPS) training program for the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) Denver, CO 80201.The ERDAS Suite of software provides users with the ability to visualize, research and analyze geographic information and conduct analysis to support SMCRA activities.Vendor will provide software upgrades, fixes and enhancements to existing software packages and technical support from ERDAS as needed. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to:ERDAS, 5051 Peachtree Corners Circle, Suite 10, Norcross, GA 30092. The Government will consider all responses received within 5 days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties should submit queries to this requirement in writing to Dawn Trudeau 303-293-5059 ([email protected]) by close of business July 3, 2009. This announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence, that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Contracting Office Address:1999 Broadway, Suite 3450, Denver, CO 80202 End of Combined Synopsis Solicitation Notice of Intent