HP software support

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Simplified Acquisition Team intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Hewlett Packard using the procedures in FAR Parts 6 and 13. The Office of the NESDIS has a requirement for HP Software support. Open/VMS and the Hewlett Packard software supporting GEMS are current products of Hewlett Packard. An annual HP software updates service agreements contains proprietary essential services to ensure the availability and reliability of Open/VMs IT systems and HP software supporting GEMs. IA. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 423430, 100 small business size. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Responses must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the quote meets all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to contact@example.gov by February 18, 2014, 10:00 am local time. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures, current through FAC 2005-72. The determination to compete or not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.