D -- Software Support and Maintenance Services For Formark Outside, LLCOM, and CWA

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Formark Consulting Ltd., based in Kanata, Ontario, to provide ongoing support and maintenance services for the Formark Outside, LLCOM, and CWA software products. The contract will be awarded through a Purchase Order under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, which allows for simplified acquisition procedures. The initial term includes a 12-month base period, with the option to extend for three additional 12-month periods, enabling a potential total contract duration of four years. While this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, any quotes submitted by the specified deadline of March 31, 2008, at 2:00 PM will be reviewed and could be considered for award. The contract is identified under solicitation number 08PR05053-00 and falls under the NAICS code 541511, covering custom computer programming services. Point of contact for submissions is Nicholas C. Anderson, the Contract Specialist at ONR, with oversight provided by Vera G. Carroll, Branch Head of ONR Code 253. The notice emphasizes the requirement for timely quote submissions, as late proposals will not be accepted. This procurement ensures the ongoing functionality and support of key Formark software systems critical to ONR operations, facilitating continuous service without interruption.