--Notice of Government's Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to award a sole source contract to Data Sciences International, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, for proprietary products including the DataQuest Acquisition Analysis System, Data Exchange Matrix, and Neuroscore CNS Sleep Analysis software. This contract will bypass the competitive bidding process as Data Sciences International holds exclusive rights to these products. The notice clarifies that no solicitation document exists and explicitly states that this is not a request for competitive quotes. However, other firms capable of providing the required products within the set timeframe may submit written notifications within ten calendar days of the notice’s publication, along with sufficient evidence of their qualifications. All responses must be sent in writing to the designated purchasing agent, Gay Hayden, via email, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. While the government will evaluate any responses received, it reserves full discretion to proceed with the sole source contract, particularly if no alternative firms respond within the specified timeframe. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 339999, reflecting the nature of the products involved. The official solicitation number for this notice is W81XWH81890002, posted on August 21, 2008.