74--ENVI SOFTWARE

The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command intends to award a contract on an other than full and open competitive bases for brand name ENVI Software. The anticipated award will be made under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(1), FAR 6.302-1 , FAR 6.303, 6.304 and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commerical Items, to only one responsible source, to ITT Visual Information Solutions (Research Systems, INC.) , Boulder Co. ITT Visual Information Solutions is the sole manufacturer that possesses the ability for manufacturing, distributing, and maintenance for this software. The NAICS code for this action is 541511. . This notice of intent is not a request for proposal. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determing whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The time period for the receipt of responses to this notice is 3 days from the date of posting. The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following website: http://www.bpn.gov/.