70 -- KnowledgeBase System Software Maintenance

The Naval Air Systems Command, Aircraft Division (NAVAIR/AD) intends to contract on a sole source basis with Knova Software, Inc., 10201 Torre Ave., Suite 350, Cupertino, CA 95014-2182 for software maintenance, software updates, and online support for the KnowledgeBase System, a knowledge management system utilized by the National Help Desk and other support teams in support of all customer calls. This procurement is a sole source requirement under under NAICS Code 511210, Software Publishers, under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1). NAVAIR/AD intends to award a purchase order for this requirement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. The software utilized by the KnowledgeBase System is proprietary to Knova, and Knova is the only firm authorized to provide maintenance on the KnowledgeBase System and the only firm that can meet the Navys requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received. Facsimile proposals are acceptable. For information contact Sandy Strong, Code AIR-2.5.1 RAC, Telephone (301)757-7512, FAX(301) 757-7054 or via e-mail at [email protected]. See Note 22.