70--Action to procure DiaDem software license renewal

The Department of the Army's Installation Contracting Command at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, intends to award a sole-source contract to National Instruments for the renewal of Diadem Professional Edition software licenses. This decision is based on the proprietary nature of the software and the fact that National Instruments is the only known provider capable of supporting the required licenses identified by VLA IDs LSAO-6RPQZ4 and GPRR-6Y9U36. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), which allows sole-source awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements, this contract will proceed without solicitation documents and will not entertain telephone inquiries. Despite the sole-source intent, the Army invites capable sources to submit a capability statement by 10:00 AM MST on November 19, 2009. The contract relates to the procurement of Diadem software license renewals and is associated with NAICS code 334119. The office responsible for this contract is located at White Sands Missile Range, and the point of contact for interested parties is Brett Moore, reachable via telephone or email. This procurement action emphasizes the specialized and proprietary nature of the software support required, limiting sources able to fulfill the contract.