J--Annual Software License Renewal

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate the Guidance (Encase) Information Assurance SMS annual software license renewal with Guidance Software, Inc. 215 N. Marengo Ave, 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101. The period of performance is for twelve (12) months. The SMS shall include technical support, upgrades, patches andfixes for the Suite and Enterprise Line. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 511210. The proposed requirement is for license renewal for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one responsible source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source. The Government anticipates the award of a firm fixed price purchsae order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition is solely within the Government's discretion. This notice is not a competitive quotations. A Request for Quotes (RFQ) is not available. Closing date is ! August 7, 2009. See Note 22.