--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO RESEARCH ANALYSIS AND MAINTENANCE, INC. (RAM), RESULTING FROM ANNOUNCEMENT W9128Z-04-R-0029

The US Army CECOM Acquisition Center, Southwest Operations Office (CAC-S), Building 61801, Room 3413, Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613, intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to RAM. The authori ty cited for this procurement is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The acquisition is to support the Army Campaign Plan by providing the Digital Training Management System (DTMS), a training system, to selected units tha t will help them manage unit training when preparing for OEF/OIF deployments. To accomplish these efforts, a thorough understanding of the ISN software code is required. Because of its unique relationship with nFocus, RAM is the only source with the k nowledge of the ISN software code and access to the nFocus proprietary data and, therefore, is the only source that can meet the Governments requirements. Tasks included are as follows: Customization of training management systems. DTMS enhancements and spiral development to respond to unit requirements identified during training management and JNTC exercises; Unit training support of DTMS Fielding. Provide DTMS NET training to unit trainers in select units at Fort Bragg NC, Fort Polk LA, and US ARMY Ko rea; System support. Provide maintenance of the DTMS system. Provide systems administration support. Provide DTMS Help Desk for customer assistance; Documentation. Review and update of all DTMS documentation including training manuals business process a nd information flow requirements; Presentations/Briefings. The contractor will prepare and present briefings and demonstrations describing the DTMS system; DTMS Fielding. The contractor will deploy DTMS to selected locations ins support of the Army Campa ign Plan and Unit Set Fielding; Provide enterprise license for fielding DTMS to 25,000 soldiers in selected units. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541511. Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov