R--Notice of intent to award a contract - pursuant to FAR 5.201

The Army Contract Command-Redstone (ACC-RSA) intends to award a sole source contract for maintenance services of Glowlink Model 8000 Systems to Glowlink Communications Technology, Inc., located in Los Altos, California. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C.(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allow for contracting with only one responsible source when justified. The contract will be classified under NAICS Code 511210, relating to software publishers, and the award is expected to be finalized by September 28, 2012. This notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.201 and is not a solicitation for competing proposals. Interested parties had until August 31, 2012, to submit any comments regarding this intent. The contracting officer responsible for this action is Theresa Coffenberry, who can be reached via email. The office overseeing the contract is located at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, emphasizing the Department of Defense's role in this procurement. The notice provides transparency while reaffirming that only Glowlink Communications Technology, Inc. is eligible for this contract due to the unique nature of the services required.