D - MERIDIAN SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE RENEWAL

As required by FAR 13.501, a sole source determination has been prepared to document the facts and rationale to support the determination that only one source is available to provide the agency's requirement. The supporting data has been prepared by the Bureau of Reclamation's technical personnel. Description of the services: The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a sole source contract to BlueCielo ECM Solutions for software maintenance and annual support for the AM Meridian software. They are the manufacturer of the software and are the only source for purchasing the software and providing upgrades and service/maintenance. The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the scope of required services. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Any responses/inquiries received within 5 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice may be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, if the need arises. Responses to this notice shall be mailed, emailed, or faxed to: Bureau of Reclamation, GP-5000, Attn: Arlene Dawson, 316 N. 26th St., Billings MT 59101, FAX 406-247-7798, email: [email protected]. Responses should include the firm's DUNS and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Firms shall identify themselves as either small business, or other than small business, in accordance with the size standard for NAICS code 541511 with a small business size standard of $23 million. This notice may represent the only official notice of such a solicitation. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposal action is solely within the discretion of the Government.