ScienceLogic EM7 Portal Application and Collector Appliances

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) in Norfolk, VA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with ScienceLogic, Inc., in accordance with FAR Part 13, to purchase licensing to support installation of the ScienceLogic EM7 portal application and collector appliances into the IDP infrastructure and obtain support from ScienceLogic to assist with the initial installation and troubleshooting for NCEP Central Operations, College Park, Maryland. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR SubPart 13.106-1(b), only one responsible source.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 511210, Software Publishers, with a business size standard of $38.5 million. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. All proposals received by 04:00 PM, ET, May 17, 2016 will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of ability to provide the required services. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to linda.mullen@noaa.gov by 12:00 M, ET, May 17, 2016.