Notice of Intent to award Sole Source Software consulting services.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers.

Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The USDA Forest Service, Atlanta Regional Office intends to award a sole source award to ORPA Consulting, Inc. to procure modifications services to the existing Microsoft Access 2013 database and associated reports and spreadsheets. Modifications shall include but are not limited to adding Budget Line Items; removal of Budget Line Items; reformatting input forms; and redesigning reports. ORPA Consulting, Inc. developed the database to be modified and due to licensing restrictions, only ORPA Consulting, Inc. can perform the necessary modifications. (POP) 10 Sept 2020 to 31 Aug 2025.

The NAICS code/description for this requirement is 541512, Computer Systems Design Services. The Title of the project is Budgeting Tool - Modification of MS Office Database.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1 (b) (1) (i); only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized (licensing agreement).

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by September 9, 2020 at 3:00PM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements.

The point of contact for this procurement is Gloria Sanders, Contract Specialist.

All inquiries and concerns should be addressed in writing via email to gloria.sanders@usda.gov. Telephone request or inquires will not be accepted.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Place of Contract Performance:

1720 Peachtree Road

Atlanta, GA 30309 USA