On behalf of the U. S. Department of Interior /National Business Center, this office is issuing a Sources Sought for one year (1yr) software subscription renewal licenses from Opentech Systems, Inc for DASD backup Supervisor.

Sources SoughtU.S. Department of The Interior/National Business Center Information Technology Directorate is seeking businesses having the ability to provide one year (1yr) software subscription renewal licenses from Opentech Systems, Inc for DASD backup Supervisor. This requirement involves maintaining existing warranties and/or not violating the use of the proprietary software.Firms shall provide a written notice containing a description of how they would provide this service. Notices shall contain a point of contact with phone number. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if a competitive opportunity exists.This notice represents the Government's only official notice of this procurement action. The Government intends to award a sole-source annual renewal subscription contract to Opentech Systems, Inc. All sources responding shall submit information relating to their business status for NAICS 511210. A firm is considered small if its size standard does not exceed 500 employees.Firms may provide quotation for a base year and up to four option years. Option year pricing shall include maintenance and upgrades. Please provide a proposal outlining the number of option years your company has the ability to provide a fixed price for.Evaluation: Award of this order will be based on a best value technically acceptable determination with past performance being a significant evaluation factor. Potential contractors shall be authorized Opentech Systems, Inc. dealer.This solicitation does not commit the government to pay any costs for the preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this sources sought announcement.Interested parties must respond by 12:00 pm mountain time 01/13/2010