70 -- GUARDIEN SOFTWARE SUPPORT

The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) intends to award a sole source contract to Information Engineering Technology (IET) Limited for software maintenance and silver support of the GuardIEN Software, covering 50 users plus XOS. This contract is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, as IET is the sole owner of the software and the only entity capable of providing the required support. The procurement aims to ensure continued operational functionality and technical assistance for the software crucial to DRMS operations. Potential competing firms were invited to submit proposals by September 23, 2005, but given the unique nature of the support required and the proprietary status of IET, it is anticipated that IET will be awarded the contract. The contracting officer overseeing this process is Bernie P Solovey, who can be contacted for further information. The solicitation pertains to NAICS code 423430, indicating the contract falls under computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesalers.