--Notice of Intent to Award the Purchase of Maintenance Support Services for the DoD Patent Application Review (DPAR) Program

The Contracting Center of Excellence within the Army Contracting Agency plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Enterprise Engineering, Inc. located in Springfield, Virginia, to secure maintenance services for the Department of Defense Patent Application Review System. This system supports the Defense Technology Security Administration Program Manager by enabling the review of patent applications for potential national security concerns. The procurement action is conducted under the guidelines set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, specifically FAR 5.101(a)(2). Interested parties have until September 18, 2006, to submit statements of interest and capability to demonstrate their qualifications for this contract. Submissions are to be sent via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Ms. Patrice Hargrove. The contract falls under the NAICS code 928110, associated with national security, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Adap Spt Office located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The announcement reflects the intent to award maintenance support services critical to the ongoing operational effectiveness and national security review mission related to patent applications.