70 -- DMAPS COGNOS

The Air Force intends to award a sole source task order under the GSA schedule to Cognos Corporation for maintenance services related to Cognos Business Intelligence products. The contract period is set from August 31, 2005, through August 30, 2006, with the award going directly to Cognos Corporation located in Burlington, Massachusetts. This announcement is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but serves to inform industry and assist in planning. Interested parties must submit written evidence by August 12, 2005, demonstrating their capability to provide the required services, although the Government retains full discretion on whether to open the award for competition based on the responses received. Point of contact for this opportunity is Contract Specialist Denise Smith, and inquiries must be submitted via email only as telephone conversations are not permitted. This notice clarifies that it should not be interpreted as a commitment by the Government and no Request for Proposal is available for this procurement action. The task order will specifically cover maintenance of the Cognos BI products to support the Air Force’s operational needs within the stated performance period.