Intent to Sole Source PYTHON

Added: Apr 11, 2018 1:49 pm

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to negotiate and award in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.5, a firm-fixed price services contract, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1); Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, with eDataTech Inc.; 700 Tesoro Road, Monterey, CA 93940-7626; for analytical programming support, technical support, development of software solutions, user support for and modernization of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) student management system known as "PYTHON," based on eDatatech's complete knowledge of all previous system enhancements, the Thesis Tracking Module, database tables and those associated relationships, and understanding of the current processes unique to the NPS's graduate and military specific educational environment as it relates to the functionality of Python. Place of performance is the contractor's site.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals, or quotations. No solicitation documentation exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. No contract award will be made on the basis of EOIs, proposals, or quotations received in response to this notice. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The applicable NAICS code is 541511. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with FAR 5.102, the required justification documentation is attached.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government and must demonstrate appropriate expertise and experience in classic Active Server Pages language and familiarity with the PYTHON system.

If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response.

The Government will be the sole determiner regarding a company's ability to meet all requirements. If no responses are received by 8:00 AM PT, 16 April 2018, to the effect that obtaining services from an alternate source is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these services through a sole-source contract, then a firm fixed price sole source award will be made to eDataTech. No questions will be addressed.

All responses must be submitted to the Government point of contact at the following email address: alan.gonzales@navy.mil. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The anticipated award date is on or before 30 April 2018. Point of contact for this purchase is Alan Gonzales; email address: alan.gonzales@navy.mil.