ABACUS Software Update

The 316th Contracting Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD intends to award a sole source award to Abacus Technology Corporation, 5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 for the purchase and installation of the software update for the Integrated Base Defense Security System in support of the Andrews Air Force Base's "Base Access Reporting System (BARS) and the AMAG System. This update will allow BARS to retrieve data from the AMAG systems, create inclusive reports of restricted-area badges issued and individuals banned from accessing restricted-areas. The BARS is a properitory software package, therefore, Abacus Technology Corporation owns the copyright. This procurement is being issued in accordance with FAR 6.302-only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This synopsis not considered a request for quotation or proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The documentation shall include prices and descriptive literature containing sufficient technical documentation to establish a bona fide capability to meet this requirement. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis, the contracting officer may determine that a solicitation will be issued. If a solicitation is issued, no additional synopsis will be published. If no affirmative written response is received within 15 calendar days after publication of this synopsis, a sole source purchase order will be issued to Abacus Technology Corporation