The internal Revenue Service intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to Micro Focus (US), Inc. for software maintennance on the following equipment: Application Server for Server Express Support, Sparc, Solaris 8/9/10, Version 5.0,32/64Bit, Location ECC-MEM, SN 600000045910, POP 4/16/08 - 04/15/09 (SPI:08-1110) Application Server for Server Express Support, Sparc, Solaris 8/9/10, Version 5.0,32/64Bit, Location ECC-MTB;SN 600000046335, POP 4/15/08 - 4/15/09 (SPI:08-1110) Server Express Support, Sparc Solaris 8/9/10, Version 5.0 32/64Bit, Location ECC-MTB; 600000045906, POP 4/16/08 - 4/15/09 (SPI:08-1110) Server Express Support, Sparc Solaris 8/9/10, Version 5.0, 32/64Bit, Location ECC-MTB; SN 600000045907, POP 4/16/08 - 4/15/09 (SPI: 08-110) Server Express Support, Sparc Solaris 8/9/10, Version 5.0, 32/64Bit, location ECC-MEM; SN 600000045909, POP 4/15/08 - 4/15/09 (SPI:08-1110) All responsible sources that can provide the above requirement at prices, term and conditons equal to or better than those which can be provided by Micro Focus (US) Inc. should submit clear and convincing data in writing substantiating an ability to furnich the entire requirement. No equivalents accepted. reponses to this notice must be received by this office within five (5) business days of the date of publication of this synopsis. All quotes shall include: Price(s) : FOB point: Point of Contact (name and telephone number); GSA Contract Number if applicable; delivery date; business size; payment terms; Taxpayer identification Number; Dunn & Bradstree number: Any responses can be sent electronically to the following addresses: mary.m.smith2Qirs.gov. In addition, responses can also be sent by facsimile at (202) 283-1290. Facsimile responses must contain signatures, and be received by the time spcified in the synopsis, and may not excedd 10 pages. All questions must be submitted in writing. All responses must reference this number Q-8-QF-10-00-A03-000. If a response is received that meets the Government's requirement, and analysis of both technical and pricing documentation indicates that a competitive acquisiition would be more advantageous to the Government, a formal solicitation may be issued. No solicitation document exists for the requirement. Requests for the same will be considered non-responsive. If no compelling responses are received, award will be made to Micro Focus (US) Inc.