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--This is a notice of intent to procure a proprietary software package by Novell, Inc.

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The Department of Defense, through the Contracting Center of Excellence on behalf of the Office of the Administrative Assistant, intends to award a firm fixed price, sole source contract to Novell for a proprietary software package to support existing Novell SuSE Linux software. This contract will cover a one-year period starting from the award date and involves renewal of software licenses and maintenance services. The maintenance includes provision of new software releases, problem resolution services, and correction of software errors identified during use, ensuring improved operational effectiveness without the need to procure new software products. This notice is not a solicitation or a request for proposals but a formal announcement of the government's intent to award the contract without competition under FAR subpart 6.3. Interested firms are invited to submit capabilities statements within five calendar days, although final decision-making on competitive procurement remains at the government’s discretion. The contract work is managed by the Data Center Services of the U.S. Army Information Technology Agency, located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and no consequential damages will be accepted by the government for any technical information submitted during this process.

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One-year sole source contract to Novell for SuSE Linux software license renewal and maintenance.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

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PostedSep 18

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

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OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

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Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD The Contracting Center of Excellence on behalf of the Office of the Deputy of the Administrative Assistant (OAA), U.S.A. Information Technology Agency (USAITA), Data Center Services in accordance with FAR subpart 6.3, intends to execute a Firm Fixed Price contract under other than full and open competition sole source basis to NOVELL. The Government intends to purchase a proprietary software package to support the existing Novell SuSE LINUX software. . The proposed period will be one year from the date of award. This notice is valid until September 22, 2008 and is NOT a Request for Proposals. The Government does not intend to submit a solicitation for proposals. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any technical information provided. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will provide renewal of software licenses and maintenance and requires the following: a. Software maintenance that will include new software releases, problem resolution services and correction of software errors identified by the government in the use of the software. b. The software maintenance releases shall be scheduled by the vendor and and correction of known software problems will be identified to eliminate deficiencies to improve the operational effectiveness of the original software. c. Problem resolution services refers to a customer hotline where the contractor will provide telephone technical support to users of its software products in exploration , identification and correction of problems associated with the use of software. d. These services will not require the procurement of new software products. There is NO solicitation document. This notice is not a request for quotes. Interested firms may send a capabilities statement via email to Contracting Center of Excellence, ATTN: Ms. Edna Taylor-Capers at contact@example.gov or fax: +1 (555) 000-0000. Capability statements must be received by this office within 5 calendar days from publication of this notice.

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