Synopsis -- Expanse

Public Notice –- Synopsis Solicitation Number - HQ003420Q0047 Description: Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)/Acquisition Directorate (AD) intends to issue a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technologies, LLC for Expanse web-based software subscription and support for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Intelligence & Security) (USD(I&S)). The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS UNDER FAR PART 12, 15, OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS UNDER FAR PART 14. IF PARTIES CHOOSE TO RESPOND, ANY COST ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RESPONDENT AND WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED BY THE GOVERNMENT. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The Government will review information submitted within five calendar days of this posting IAW FAR and DFAR guidance.