70--DOCUSHARE SOFTWARE

NASA/DFRC has a requirement for Xerox DocuShare SoftwareThe specifications are:(1) (Qty 18) DocuShare Support (700 Licenses total)(2) (Qty 18) DocuShare CPX Support (400 Licenses total)Gold Support Coverage period of performance should be from 9/30/2009 through 3/31/2011.NASA/DFRC intends to purchase the items from Xerox. Xerox is the proprietary owner of theDocuShare software. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon September 24, 2009. Xerox quote is due no later than 10:00 am local time September 28,2009. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose ofdetermining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Adetermination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government.Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.