--Maintenance renewal and upgrade support of OPSCAN 21

The U.S. Army Research Institute, through the Contracting Center of Excellence, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Harland Technology Services for maintenance renewal and upgrade support of the proprietary OPSCAN 21 system. This action will be conducted under the simplified acquisition threshold and in accordance with FAR subpart 6.3, with no solicitation document issued. The contract supports ongoing operational needs for the OPSCAN 21 product, ensuring its continued maintenance and enhancement. Interested firms are invited to submit capability statements to LaWanda Stewart at the specified address or fax number within five days of the notice publication, with the submission window closing at 5:00 PM EST on November 5, 2008. The contract falls under NAICS code 811212 and is managed by the W6QK Adap Support Office within the Department of Defense, located at Fort Belvoir, VA. This effort reflects a focused procurement to maintain critical technology systems supporting Army research activities. The absence of a formal solicitation and the sole source nature of the acquisition emphasize the proprietary status of the OPSCAN 21 and the specialized expertise Harland Technology Services brings to its maintenance and upgrades.