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Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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M6785414R4112Federal

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The Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, Virginia plans to award a modification to an existing Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to Microsoft Corporation on a sole source basis. This decision aligns with the Federal Acquisition Regulation's criteria that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. The modification will secure Microsoft Premier Support and Microsoft Consulting Services, including planning and coordination, risk assessments, 24/7 problem resolution, field engineering, designated engineering support, and architectural consulting. These services are critical to ensuring a smooth transition to the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) architecture, with the contract modification covering two 12-month option periods. The estimated value of the contract modification is approximately $17.3 million and it falls under the NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services. This procurement is not open for competition, nor is it a solicitation, consistent with FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial items. The anticipated award date for this contract action is September 27, 2013. Questions regarding this procurement are directed to the Contract Specialist, Cynthia L. Washington. The sole source nature of this award reflects the government's determination that Microsoft is uniquely positioned to meet the technical needs and support requirements essential for the Department of Defense during this critical network transition period.

General Info

Marine Corps awards $17.3M sole source contract modification to Microsoft for NGEN support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

J&A #17219.1 - Microsoft Services

justification-and-authorization

Low

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Timeline

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PostedSep 3

special-notice

AwardedOct 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Contacts1 person available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Contacts

Cynthia L. Washington

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Quantico, VA 22134 intends to award a modification to the 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 modification will provide flexibility and continuity of service during a critical period of transition to the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) architecture for 2 (two) 12 month options . The estimated modification value is approximately $17.3M 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.