Notice of Intent to Sole Source Men & Mice Software

Notice of intent to award a sole source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13). This notice is for information only, a solicitation will not be issued. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1, the Government intends to negotiate a sole source contract for 1 year of software support/subscription for existing Men & Mice DNS, DHCP, IPAM Software from Software House International. This software is being procured brand name based on the following: This software has been tested and certified to be used on USDA computer network, employees are currently trained and familiar with this software. It is not currently in the Government's best interest to pursue new software as new software would require a new initial investment, additional testing and certification for the software to be place on computer network and new training to operate the new software. The Government believes that Software House International is the only reseller of Men & Mice Software authorized to provide this renewal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any firm that believes that it can meet the specifications above may give written notification to the Contracting Officer. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to USDA ITS Contracting Team, ATTN: Josh Tafoya, 2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. A, Ste. 145, Fort Collins, CO 80526 or sent by email to [email protected]. Responses to this notice must be submitted by the date/time listed on the notice. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government anticipates an award date on or about 1 Oct 2010. Response to this synopsis is not required.