R -- Software Update License and Product Support Maintenance

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to negotiate a single source purchase order with ORACLE Corporation for software update licenses and product support maintenance, utilizing Simplified Acquisition procedures under federal acquisition regulations. This one-year contract is intended to secure the unique licensing and maintenance expertise that ORACLE Corporation exclusively possesses, as supported by NOAA’s market research. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253c(1) and FAR 6.302-1, allowing NOAA to justify awarding the contract without full and open competition. Despite NOAA's intent to negotiate solely with ORACLE, other responsible sources are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration if received by the deadline of June 15, 2006. Submissions can be sent via fax or email to the designated NOAA contact. The solicitation reference number is DG133F-06-RQ-0529, and the contracting activity is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Points of contact for this acquisition include Contract Specialist Sandra K. Shaffner and Contracting Officer Mario A. Checchia, who can be contacted for additional information.