Software License/Maintenance for PASW Software

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) intends to issue a sole source purchase order under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 to SPSS Inc., 233 S Wacker Dr. Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60606-6306 in the amount of $29,331.02(estimated Base + two one-year options) under NAICS: 511210 - Software Publishers for DoDEA. SPSS will provide the Software License and the Base Year One maintenance for Predictive Analytic Software (PASW)to include technical support and upgrades when available. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(2) SPSS is the only responsible source and no other sources will satisfy DoDEA's requirement. SPSS is the only source that can support its existing software which DoDEA owns and uses. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties who feel that they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Please send your documentation to Julie Brooke by e-mail to [email protected]. Documentation should be received within 10 calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis to be considered by DoDEA. A determination by the DoDEA not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within discretion of the Government.