VAMSOC web hosting

The contract involves the procurement of commercial supplies or services specifically for VAMOSC Internet hosting, which supports the Navy’s Visibility of Management and Support Costs IT system. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this contract with a single source, Gupton & Associates, who is identified as the sole capable provider to prevent any interruption to the Navy’s official operating and support cost data repository. This action is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), and while not a request for competitive proposals, the Government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability within ten days of the notice publication. Responses must be submitted by 12:00pm EST on August 22, 2010, and will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary. The contract is designated under NAICS code 541511, which pertains to custom computer programming services. Awarding the contract to any other vendor besides Gupton & Associates would result in the VAMOSC IT system being shut down and disassembled. The solicitation number for this contract is N6886410RCS00, and communications should reference number N6886410RCS0013 and be directed to Jillian Swanson via email. The notice emphasizes the importance of maintaining uninterrupted access to this critical IT infrastructure for the Navy.