70--Notice of Intent to Award Under Limited Source for ESS software Maintenance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to award a fixed-price contract on a limited source basis to Immix Technology, Inc. for software maintenance services related to ESS for Powerbroker Desktops. This contract will span from December 19, 2012, to December 9, 2013, and the EPA has identified Immix Technology as the sole vendor capable of fulfilling this requirement through GSA Schedules. This action is being conducted under FAR Part 8 procedures and is explicitly not a competitive solicitation, although other interested firms may express their capability to perform the work by submitting documentation in writing by December 31, 2012. The contracting officer for this acquisition is Sini Jacob, who can be contacted via email; telephone inquiries are not accepted. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 423430 and is managed by the Headquarters Acquisition Division of the EPA, based in Washington, D.C. The notice represents the EPA’s intent to proceed without competition, although the government reserves the discretion to consider other responses. The maintenance service will ensure continued functionality and support of the ESS software for Powerbroker Desktops throughout the specified performance period.