D -- MATLAB Software Support

The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, Rome NY intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 with Mathworks, 3 Apple Hill Drive, Natick MA for the purchase of software maintenance and recertification to include upgrades, updates, and technical support for (3) existing MatLab Licenses for the period of 01 October 07 through 30 September 08. Pursuant to contract clause FAR 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. The Mathworks is the sole developer of MatLab Licenses. No other company can provide upgrades or technical support. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received (quote with product specifications) will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The NAICS code is 811212. This procurement shall be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).