D -- Angel 4 Software

The U.S. Coast Guard intends to negotiate a sole source contract with National Direct Marketing Systems, Atlanta, GA, to provide liscened usage for the Angel 4 Software product. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii): "The required software is available from only one responsible source, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements for the continued provision of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements." This requirement is determined to be available from only one source because of the proprietary and unique features; Angel 4 Software is owned by National Direct Marketing Systems and the Coast Guard is currently licensed to use the product. The requirement includes licensed access and maintenance support including, but is not limited to, providing new releases, updates, documentation and corrections to the Angel 4 Software. The expected period of performance consists of a base year and four (4) one-year options. See Numbered Note 25. This announcement is not a request for quotations; No solicitation is available. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, and may submit technical capabilities, pricing and other information that demonstrates their capability to meet the needs of the Coast Guard. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Send written responses to the point of contact below via email at contact@example.gov, referencing HSCG23-04-R-QAC900, not later than 7/14/2004.