D -- Renewal WebTrends Analysis Licenses

The contract involves the sole source renewal of WebTrends Analysis Licenses with WebTrends Inc., the exclusive manufacturer and proprietary rights holder of the software in the United States. This procurement is justified under simplified acquisition procedures and is classified as a commercial item according to FAR Part 13.1. The Department of Homeland Security's National Continuity Section intends to award this contract without full and open competition but is inviting interested parties to submit their capabilities and qualifications by September 21, 2007, for consideration of a competitive procurement. However, the decision to proceed competitively is at the government's discretion. The solicitation, titled "D -- Renewal WebTrends Analysis Licenses" and numbered PRW402399Y, was posted on September 6, 2007. The contracting office is located in Berryville, VA, under the Department of Homeland Security. The point of contact for this procurement is Contracting Officer Jay D. Cohen, who can be reached via email or phone for submissions or inquiries. The submission of capabilities is solely for evaluating the potential to compete, and this notice itself does not constitute a request for quotations or competitive bids.