NASA/DFRC has a requirement for Zaero Software Maintenance Renewal.The specifications are:(1)(Qty 2) ZAERO Option III(2)(Qty 1) ASE Option(3)(Qty 1) Trim OptionNASA/DFRC intends to purchase the items Zona Technology. Zona developed the software andown the proprietary software coding for this software. Zona Technology is also the onlyvendor that can provide the technical support for this aoftwareThe Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and 13.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon March 27, 2010. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government.Oral communications are NOT acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An Ombudsman has been appointed.

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