R -- FY2006 MICROSOFT PREMIER SUPPORT SERVICES

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Microsoft Corporation for the renewal of Microsoft Premier Support Services. This contract will have an initial one-year period of performance with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms. Microsoft is the only vendor capable of providing direct access to its source code and developers, which is critical for the USDA/FNS to promptly address system failures that could disrupt operations. The procurement follows the authority outlined in 41 U.S.C. 252(c)(1), citing the existence of a single responsible source that meets the agency's needs. The contract, titled "R -- FY2006 MICROSOFT PREMIER SUPPORT SERVICES," falls under the NAICS code 541690 and is managed by the USDA FNS office based in Alexandria, Virginia. Leonard N Green serves as the contracting officer and is the primary point of contact. All communication related to this procurement will be conducted via email, and no requests for information or questions will be entertained. This approach underscores the sole source nature of the award and the urgency of maintaining uninterrupted system support.