D--HYPACK SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because the agency's need is for a brand name commercial item for authorized resale (FAR 6.302-5). A J&A is not required, per FAR 6.302-5. Description: The Philadelphia District intends to award on a sole source purchase order with Hypack, Inc. to provide a maintenance plan which will permit the receipt of all new releases of software, unlimited technical support and unfettered access to all program updates. Contract period is from 15 February 2013 through 14 February 2014. This notice is NOT a request for quotes. No contract will be made on the basis of this notice. However, all information received within three (3) calendar days after date of publication of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for information received. Bonding is not required. All contractors are required to be registered in the DOD's Central Contract Register before award as required by DFARS 204.7300. Information on obtaining registration may be obtained by phoning +1 (555) 000-0000 or by accessing the following Internet website: http://www.sam.gov. The NAICS code is 5334511 and the small business size standard is $6 million.