Notice of Intent to issue a Sole Source

The US Geological Survey (USGS), National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) has requirement for Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software upgrade and custom programming services. This requirement is for a base year with four, one year options from the StarLIMS Corporation for the existing StarLIMS system. This requirement is to upgrade the existing StarLIMS software version to the most current version of StarLIMS (v10 or higher). USGS has created NWQL specific functional applications since the original StarLIMS was implemented in 2001 that will require migration; and additional customizations to incorporate enhancements and future upgrades during the term of the contract. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1(2), the government considers the item specified as a sole source from StarLIMS Corporation, 4000 Hollywood Blvd, Ste 333 S, Hollywood, FL and proposes to negotiate with that firm on that basis. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required services are invited to submit in writing a capability statement and any other materials which correspond to this requirement. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. No solicitation document exists. Requests for a solicitation documents will not be considered. Responses shall be received by this office by 1:00 pm, June 20, 2014 mountain time. You may contact Tracy Meeker at 303-236-9314, or by email at tmeeker@usgs.gov. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement.