D -- 7i Advanced Reporting enterprise seats & training

The contract involves a sole source order to Infor for the procurement of 7i Advanced Reporting enterprise seats along with associated training. Infor is identified as the sole source provider within the United States and Canada due to its proprietary ownership of the software, which is classified as a commercial item under FAR Part 13.1. A justification has been prepared for using simplified acquisition procedures and deviating from full and open competition. The notice clarifies that this is not a Request for Quotation but invites interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications for evaluation to determine if competitive procurement is warranted. The government retains discretion to proceed with or without competition based on these submissions. The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the National Continuity section, is managing this acquisition through the contracting officer Jay D. Cohen, with submissions accepted via mail, fax, or email by September 20, 2007. The contract is identified under solicitation number PRV430187Y and falls within the NAICS code 541519, relating to specialized computer services. The place of performance is not explicitly specified, but the contracting office is located in Berryville, Virginia. This notice serves primarily to notify of the intent to award without competitive bidding while allowing the government to explore competitive options should capable providers respond.