--Microsoft Support Services

The Defense Contracting Command – Washington, representing the US Command and Control Support Agency, plans to negotiate a sole source purchase order with Microsoft Premier Support Services based in Redmond, WA. The contract involves providing Microsoft irregular infrastructure support and reactive support services. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows the government to negotiate with only one responsible source without a competitive bidding process. Although the government is not requesting competitive proposals, it will accept any proposals submitted within ten days from the synopsis publication date for consideration, reserving the right to decide whether to proceed without competition. The contract is identified under the solicitation number USA-SNOTE-040730-005 and was posted on July 30, 2004, by the W6QK Adap Spt Office of the Department of Defense, located at Fort Belvoir, VA. The scope focuses on specialized support services for Microsoft infrastructure, vital to maintaining and managing defense-related command and control systems. The notice reaffirms that the government’s determination to exclude competition is discretionary, emphasizing the unique nature of the services and supplier involved.