--INTENT TO AWARD CONTRACT TO VITRIA FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT RENEWAL

The Mission & Installation Contracting Command Center at Fort Eustis plans to award a short-term bridge contract exclusively to Rosetta Stone, LTD, located in Harrisonburg, VA. Under this contract, Rosetta Stone will provide foreign language training solutions delivered through the Army’s e-Learning system, local stand-alone networks on various Army and DoD installations, and via CD-ROM. The training materials will consist of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) language courseware that the contractor will maintain and update to ensure consistent, reliable access and the integration of the latest commercial content and features. This procurement aligns with the North American Industry Classification System code 518210, with a size standard of $25 million. This contract is being awarded under the non-competitive provisions of FAR 6.302-1, reflecting a sole-source justification. The government has invited interested parties to express interest in writing by February 23, 2009, but this notice is not a solicitation for offers or competitive proposals. Point of contact for inquiries are Ms. Cynthia Watson and Contracting Officer Ms. Diane Black, both based at Fort Eustis. The arrangement ensures continuity of language training services without interruption while leveraging an established commercial provider with a robust, scalable training platform.