J -- CAPS Software Maintenance

The 37th Contracting Squadron plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Information Handling Services (IHS) located in Englewood, Colorado, for the Computer Aided Product Selection (CAPS) Software Maintenance Agreement. This procurement will be conducted under FAR part 12, with the award made to a single source under the authority of FAR 6.302, indicating that the government has determined only one source is capable of fulfilling the requirement. The contract pertains to software maintenance services, and while this announcement is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government will accept any proposals received by September 30, 2004, for consideration of whether a competitive procurement is necessary. This acquisition falls under the NAICS code 541511 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the 502 Cons Cl office at JBSA Lackland, Texas. There is no formal solicitation or request for quote available, and information submitted will be used solely to help determine if competitive procurement is warranted. The point of contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist Derek K. Dansby, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries related to the purchase. The intent is to maintain the CAPS software critical for operational effectiveness by ensuring continued support and maintenance through this agreement.