--Stat Transfer 9 Software and Upgrade of Stata SE 9 to Stata MP 10

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity intends to issue a sole source base period contract to Stata Corporation, LP for Stat Transfer 9 Software and Software Upgrade to Stata MP 10. Stata MP 10 and Stat/Transfer 9 are nationally recognized proprietary software products that can only be obtained via the Stata Corp LP. It is a complete, integrated statistical package that facilitates data analysis, data management, and presentations. In combination with the Stat/Transfer it is convenient and easy to move data among different spreadsheet and statistical programs by providing a fast and reliable way to convert files from one format to another. Currently, the research analysts and scientific staff members at the HPA&E Program Office at TRICARE Management Activity (TMA), utilizes this software enhancement for the Military Healthcare Systems statistical analysis, sampling, and research functions. At present, HPA&E has a perpetual license and only buys yearly upgrades /maintenance. Stata Corporation, LP is a proprietary vendor and the only manufacturer of the Stat SE 9 Software. Stata is distributed in more than 150 countries and is used by professionals in many fields of research. Statas data-management commands give you complete c ontrol of all types of data: you can combine and reshape datasets, manage variables, and collect statistics across groups or replicates. Stata also has advanced tools for managing specialized data such as survival/duration data, time-series data, panel/lon gitudinal data, categorical data, and survey data. No solicitation document exists. Any firm that believes it can provide the stated software capabilities is invited to submit written notification to the Contracting Officer within five calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the stated software capabilities. Information can be sent to the Contract Specialist at USAMRAA, Attention: Tonya Houston (MCMR-AAA-P), 820 Chandler Street, Fred erick, MD 21702-5014 or contact@example.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, USAMRAA will proceed with the sole source contract.