70 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intends to acquire commercial software maintenance and support for Serena Software from immixTechnology, Inc. through simplified acquisition procedures, specifically for items including annual maintenance for Serena Dimensions for Unix-LPAR and support services for Courseware. This action is being conducted under FAR 8.402(f) and is identified as a notice of intent to sole source, not a solicitation or invitation for bids. The government is requesting information by November 24, 2006, to assist in deciding whether to pursue a competitive procurement, but reserves the right to award the contract without competition based on the responses. The procurement will be managed by the Fletc Glynco Procurement Office within the Department of Homeland Security, with the primary contact being Contracting Officer Thomas D. Uberto, who will accept inquiries only via fax or email. No formal solicitation package is available, and respondents are advised that the government will not cover any costs incurred in response preparation. The notice emphasizes that the decision to compete is fully at the discretion of the government and that telephone inquiries are not permitted.