D -- Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - SIRSI SW/MX

The government plans to award a sole source purchase order to SIRSI Corporation, located in Huntsville, AL, for the renewal of software licenses and preventative maintenance of the SIRSI software. This contract will cover a performance period from October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006, with the option to extend for up to four additional years. The 55th Contracting Squadron intends to proceed without full and open competition based on the justification that SIRSI is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements due to the proprietary nature of the software and the fact that SIRSI was initially selected through a competitive process in 1995-96. The contract is classified under NAICS code 511120 and is managed by the Department of Defense office at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. This notice is solely to inform interested parties of the intent to award and is not a solicitation for proposals or bids. All inquiries about the contract may be directed in writing to Joseph Hannasch via email or fax. The sole source award is justified under Subpart 6.302-1 (a)(2)(ii) regulatory authority, confirming that no other supplier can fulfill the agency’s requirements for this library management system renewal and maintenance.