OWL One Way Transfer System Units

This is a notice of intent that the United States Department of Justice, National Security Division (NSD) intends to award a sole source to Owl Computing Technologies, 38 A Grove St., STE 101, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4664. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement was made because the brand name nature of this product is based on the fact that the OWL's one way transfer is the only transfer system that is NIAP Common Criteria validated to EAL 4+ and is PL-5 accredited, and is thus a requirement for NSD's multi-system, multi-classification user environments. NSD's requirement is to procure the software and maintenance for 12 months under NAICS code 334119 for the following: CLIN0001: DFTS-W4-0155-EO-03 (Qty 2) DFTS Directory File Transfer System (155 Mbps link speed, v4, PCIe, Optic connector, 3.3 volt cards), EAL4 Certified, Windows Operating System. Owl Secure Communication System Application, Send/Receive Driver and User Manual, Owl Send-Only and Receive-Only Communication Cards, 5 Meter Fiber Optic Cable, Test and Labeling of System Components, 90 days of Hotline Service & Support and 90 days of Hardware Warranty. CLIN0002: SWTS-01-W3-0155-03 (Qty 2) One Year of continued Software Technical Services (Hotline Service & Support and Software Updates) - 155 Mbps, PCIx Cards, Fiber Optic - Windows Operating System. CLIN0003: HWWS-01-W3-0155-XO-03 (Qty 2) One Year of continued Hardware Warranty for the Send-only and Receive-only Communication Cards and Fiber Optic Cable -155 Mbps, 3.3 volt PCIx Cards, Fiber Optic Connection - Windows Operating System. The contractor identified is the only known source for the subject requirement. However, any other responsible vendor believing they have the capability of meeting the requirement may submit their capabilities to include their quote to establish the potential of meeting the Government's need. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any such responses must be in writing and include part numbers with the quote. Quotes are to be sent to Matthew DeWane via email address contact@example.gov by close of business 19 September 2013. Oral quotations and telephone calls will not be accepted, as a solicitation document does not exist. The contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Part 13 procedures to include 52.232-18 Availability of Funds and all other applicable FAR clauses which are hereby incorporated by reference. All referenced FAR clauses may be copied at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html This requirement has a Section 508 E&IT Exception in accordance with FAR 39.204(b) for a national security system; exception is documented and filed in contract folder. The anticipated date of award is 23 September 2013. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), these items are determined to be peculiar to one manufacturer and not available from any other sources.