NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE FOR ADVANTOR SUITE OF NETWORKS TECHNOLOGY REFRESH

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT. Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source contract under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 8.405-6(a)(1)(I)(B)- Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The 502 CONS/JBKCA intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Delivery Order under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6 Limited Sources, to ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION, 12612 CHALLENGER PKWY STE 300 ORLANDO FL, 32826. NAICS Code 334290, OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING; Business Size Standard 750 Employees. This notice will also be posted along with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) to e-Buy (http://www.ebuy.gsa.gov) The following items and service will be procured and include the following requirements: Advantor Suite for Networks (ASN) 6.0 Technology Refresh (Upgrade from ASN 5.0 to 6.0) Advantor will perform the following in conjunction with this project: - Performing and Upgrade on the existing ASN system Delivered within 180 days after issue of Order. ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION is the sole source provider of the ASN 6.0 Technology Software Refresh Upgrade. This requirement is an upgrade to an existing ASN System. ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION does not authorize other vendors to install the required hardware and software. The current IDS in place is manufactured by Advantor Systems Corporation and is a major system at JBSA-Randolph. In accordance with, AFI 31-101, all Major Commands (MAJCOMs) must select an IDS from the approved IDS equipment list published by HQ USAF/A7S. Of the authorized sources listed, only Advantor Systems Corporation is capable of fulfilling the upgrade requirement at JBSA-Randolph. There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Governments requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance with FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM) https://www.uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Furthermore, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. CT, 23 September 2016. Responses should be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon 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. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED The current IDS in place is manufactured by Advantor Systems Corporation and is a major system at JBSA-Randolph. In accordance with, AFI 31-101, all Major Commands (MAJCOMs) must select an IDS from the approved IDS equipment list published by HQ USAF/A7S. Of the authorized sources listed, only Advantor Systems Corporation is capable of fulfilling the upgrade requirement at JBSA-Randolph. Point of Contact(s): Marcus J. Reedom, +1 (555) 000-0000 contact@example.gov Contracting Office Address: 502d Contracting Squadron/JBKCA, 395 B Street West, Suite 2, Joint Base San Antonio, TX 78150-4525