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D -- Kana Communications software standard maintenance and support agreement for an additional year

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9TER-02-FH-0010Federal

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The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to issue a sole source contract to Kana Communications Inc. to extend the standard maintenance and support agreement for an additional year, covering the previously acquired Kana EJB Studio and Kana EJB Service software products used by the Defense Manpower and Data Center in Seaside, California. This contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii), allowing for non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source is available, and will follow Simplified Acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. The solicitation adheres to provisions effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 02-06 and aims to continue seamless support for crucial application development, business management, and system administration software already integrated within the agency’s operations. A justification supporting Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared, stating that no other suppliers can meet the agency’s needs. While the government intends to negotiate directly with Kana Communications, they invite interested parties to express their interest or submit proposals by the specified deadline, which will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary. Communications regarding this opportunity are to be directed via email to the designated GSA contact. The contract reflects the GSA’s objective to maintain continuity in essential software support while ensuring adherence to federal acquisition policies.

General Info

GSA extends sole source maintenance contract with Kana Communications for Defense Manpower software.

Agency

General Services Administration → Gsa/fas Center For It Schedule Prog

NAICS

518210 - Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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PostedApr 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Gsa/fas Center For It Schedule Prog

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

Organization / AgencyGeneral Services Administration → Gsa/fas Center For It Schedule Prog

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

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Full Description

The General Services Administration intends to issue a sole source contract to Kana Communications Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii) and utilizing the Simplified Acquisition procedures under authority and limits of FAR Part 13. The contract will be in support of the Defense Manpower and Data Center located in Seaside, California. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 02-06. The objective of this contract will be to buy the standard maintenance and support agreement for an additional year from date of award. This renewal of maintenance and support is in support of the previously procured and implemented software: Kana EJB Studio for Application Development 7.0, Kana EJB Studio for Business Management 7.0, Kana EJB Studio for System Administration 7.0, Kana EJB Service eAgent Portal 7.0. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses received by 4:00 p.m., PST, 4/8/02 will be considered by the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by email at contact@example.gov.