Maintenance Renewal for IBM Hardware and Software for IBM 9405-520, for ICARS computer system, beginning February 13, 2009.

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using the simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items (FAR Part 12) to procure one year (1) IBM Hardware Maintenance Renewal for IBM 9405-520, with the following features: 0970, 7143, 9653, and one (1) year IBM Sofware Maintenance Renewal for IBM 9405-520, by the HQ USAINSCOM, Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: IAPC-DOC, 8825 Beulah Street, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5246.

The government intends to award a sole source contract for the above maintenance services to the firm Data Processing Solutions Inc. This firm is the only company that has the knowledge and experience with the ICARS computer system. The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to solicit only one source. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. DELIVERY: February 13, 2009 through February 12, 2010. All responses received within three business days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed purchase order/contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. For specific questions, contact Diane Tucker, Contract Specialist, diane.tucker1@us.army.mil, or phone (703) 428-4613. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 1:00 p.m., January 26, 2009.