76--CIS RENEWAL (SOLE SOURCE)

This solicitation is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-10-T-0108 http://www.crane.navy.mil/acquisition/synopcom.htm is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for CIS Renewal, CITRA-US access to technology reports for computer systems, digital imaging, mobile devices, network infrastructure, semiconductors and storage. This requirement is a sole source basis issued to International Data Corp (IDC) Government Insights an IDC Company 7600 Lessburg Pike East Bldg Ste 310 Falls Church, VA 22043-2004. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, it has been determined that only IDC can meet the Governments' requirements. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Crane web site, FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Crane web site, FedBizOpps and/or NECO for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be faxed to Brenda Bledsoe, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov. All required information must be received on or before 25-FEB-2010 4:30PM EST.