70--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE --- Overwatch Textron Systems

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Office of the US Army Corps of Engineers plans to issue a sole source contract to Overwatch Textron Systems for the procurement of ArcGIS Feature Analyst and ArcGIS LIDAR Analyst software, along with the upgrade of existing node-locked licenses to floating dongles. Overwatch Textron Systems is uniquely positioned as the sole distributor and licensing authority for this specialized software, justifying the non-competitive acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b). The procurement will follow simplified acquisition procedures outlined in FAR 13, and no formal solicitation will be issued. While this is a sole source intent, all responsible interested parties are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration by 11:00 AM CST on April 18, 2012. Submissions are to be sent to the Contract Specialist at the provided email address, with the appropriate solicitation reference line. The effort is classified under NAICS code 541511, reflecting professional, scientific, and technical services, with performance details and agency specifics not disclosed in the announcement.