J--SOFTWARE UPGRADE

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Directorate of Public Works, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)) with Plasmacraft, Inc. P.O. Box 3954, Muscle Shoals, AL 35662, +1 (555) 000-0000 (w), +1 (555) 000-0000 (f), as the only responsible source that can provide the Software Upgrade for the Sigma TEK System.. Plasmacraft, Inc. is the only authorized distributor that can provide the software upgrade, installation and integration required for the pre-existing software in order for them to integrate properly and minimize the cost of duplication. Based on the above information, the only technically acceptable Software Upgrade is that provided by Plasmacraft, Inc. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 811310 with a Small Business Size Standard of $7 million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including price, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received by the closing date of this publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability statements shall be submitted only by e-mail as a Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to Debra Walker-Sykes @ contact@example.gov. Statements are due by 1200 (12:00pm) Central Standard Time 25 Sept 2009. No phone calls will be accepted. Point of Contact Debra Walker-Sykes, Contract Specialist, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, Email: contact@example.gov. Place of Performance Address: USACE/ERDC CHL COASTAL PROCESSES BRANCH 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS Postal Code: 39180-6199 Country: UNITED STATES