70--Action to procure software license renewal

The Department of the Army's Installation Contracting Command at White Sands Missile Range, NM, plans to award a sole source contract to National Instruments for the renewal of a proprietary software license. This action is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs. National Instruments, located in Austin, TX, is uniquely qualified to provide the necessary software support, making it the exclusive provider for this contract. The contract solicits renewal of software licenses without releasing a formal solicitation or accepting telephone inquiries. Although this is not a request for quotations, any capable sources interested in competing must submit a capability statement by 1:00 pm MST on November 13, 2009. The contract pertains to NAICS code 334119, which involves software publishers, and the project is managed under the Department of Defense’s W6QM Micc-white Sands office. Interested parties are directed to contact Brett Moore for further information.