OPNET Software Services

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hereby issues this notice of intent to award a sole source purchase order to OPNET Technologies, Inc., 7255 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 to provide annual support and maintenance for OPNET software products at 2098 Gaither Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The anticipated timeframe for providing these services is from February 2011 through February 2016. The NAICS code is 7030 Computer Software. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; no solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, sources may submit appropriate information, fully documenting their capability to perform these services within the timeframes needed, which will be considered by the agency. A determination to compete this procurement based on response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is anticipated that award may be issued to the OPNET Technologies, Inc within approximately 10 days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that any other organization has the capability to meet this requirement. All responses must be received electronically by no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time on February 28, 2011 to the attention of Veronica Dhaness at Veronica.Dhaness@fda.hhs.gov.