70 -- Notice of Intent to award sole source to Sybase, Inc.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competitive basis with Sybase, Inc. for renewal of annual maintenance for Sybase EA Server licenses. Sybase, Inc. is the only source that has been identified as being capable of fulfilling the government?s requirement. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a) (2) ? Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The SEC intends to award a commercial item purchase order to Sybase, Inc. on or about October 11, 2007. The value of the award is expected to be under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This notice is not a competitive request for proposals. A competitive solicitation will not be issued and no further information will be provided. However, the government will give consideration to interested parties that identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals by the response date of this notice.