Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Quantico, VA 22134 intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Microsoft Corporation, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052 (Cage Code: 60128) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (See attached Justification and Approval (J&A)). The proposed contract action is to procure Microsoft Premier Support and Microsoft Consulting Services. The required services include the following: planning and coordination support, risk assessments and support consulting, 24/7 problem resolution assistance, field engineering support, designated engineering support and architectural consulting services. The proposed 12-month contract will provide flexibility and continuity of service during a critical period of transition to the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) architecture. The estimated contract value is approximately $66.4M and will be classified under the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicititation is available. This solicitation for commercial items is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The anticipated award date is 27 September 2013. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition is solely within the discretion of the Government. See Numbered Note: 22. Any questions or inquiries are to be directed to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Cynthia Washington at contact@example.gov.