D -- Software Maintenance and Consulting

The United States Secret Service plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Identity Systems, Inc. (also known as Search Software America) for annual maintenance and consulting services related to proprietary software licenses that the agency previously acquired. This effort will not involve a competitive bidding process, as the government intends to proceed under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows for sole source contracting when justified. The notice emphasizes that it is not a request for proposals or an offer solicitation, and only written responses are accepted within two calendar days of the notice date. The anticipated contract award date is on or about May 25, 2006, and the government explicitly states it will not cover any costs incurred by contractors in responding to this announcement. The contract relates to software maintenance and consulting under NAICS code 519190 and will be managed through the Department of Homeland Security’s Fletc Glynco Procurement Office based in Brunswick, Georgia. Points of contact for inquiries include Kim Y Trang and Benjamin P Senker, both reachable via email or phone. This contract supports the continuing operational needs of the USSS by ensuring ongoing maintenance and consulting support for critical proprietary software, and the government reserves full discretion to decide not to compete the requirement despite receiving any responses.