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The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Capital Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Team intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Technology Specialists, Inc. using the procedures in FAR Parts 6 and 13, to provide regular hardware and software maintenance, updates and upgrades installed base of SUM systems as they become available. This includes on-site technical support, 7x24x365 onsite response, 2 hour response time, 7x24x365 telephone support, driver updates, and documentation updates. Technology Specialists, Inc. is a provider of this software and the technical support program updates. Technology Specialists, Inc. is the only party known to NOAA who can meet these requirements. The Period of Performance is July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 423430 with a small business size standard of 100. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Responses must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the quote meets all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 by August 23, 2010. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures, current through FAC 2005-44. The determination to compete or not compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please indicate NCNT0000-10-13930 on your quote.