J -- SirsiDynix Upgrade and Maint

The 56th Contracting Squadron plans to issue a sole-source purchase order to SirsiDynix to upgrade existing Integrated Library System (ILS) hardware and software originally designed by Horizon systems and proprietary to Dynix. This contract involves the onsite integration of the current database and software maintenance for fiscal year 2007. The procurement will be conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and is exempt from full and open competition according to FAR 6.302-1. The award is contingent on the availability of funds, with an anticipated award date of October 1, 2006. This notice does not serve as a request for competitive proposals nor as a solicitation for offers, and the government reserves sole discretion on whether to compete the requirement based on any responses received. Any information provided will be used only to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary. The contract falls under NAICS code 541511, with the Department of Defense agency located at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona overseeing the procurement. The primary contacts for this acquisition are Edward J. Williams, the Contract Administrator, and Maria D. Woolford, the Contracting Officer.