D--Special Notice -- Intent of Award

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A proposal is being requested based solely on this announcement. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501. There is only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy the agency requirements. Glowlink Communications Technology, Inc., owns the Model 8000 Geolocation System and is the only known source for subject support services. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared for and approved by the Command's Alternate Special Advocate in support of this acquisition. U.S. Army Space Command/Army Forces Strategic Command intends to issue a contract from solicitation W91260-11-R-0009 to Glowlink Communications Technology, Inc., Los Altos, California, pursuant to the authority of FAR Parts 6.3, 12 and 13.501(a) Sole Source Acquisitions. Glowlink shall provide hardware and software support services to Fort Detrick, Maryland; Landstuhl, Germany; and Fort Buckner, Japan, supporting the 53rd Signal Battalion in the hardware and software support of the M8000 Geolocation system and all associated hardware. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition to the extent consistent with a sole source acquisition. Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010), applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jul 2010), applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following requirements/terms and conditions apply to this requirement. FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007), 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec 2007), 52.227-3, Patent Indemnity (Apr 1984), 52.227-14, Rights in Data-General (Dec 2007), 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (Dec 2007), FAR 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price (Aug 1996), FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price (Aug 1996), FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (June 2010), DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007), and DFARS 252-246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report (Mar 2008). This is not a formal request for proposal. All interested parties must submit a capability statement that sufficiently describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience related to fulfilling similar requirements via email to Government POC: marie.tornai@us.army.mil by 1:00 PM MST on 19 Sep 11 to be considered by the Government. Responses and inquiries will only be accepted electronically by email to the above POC. Responses sent to any other email address will not be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.