The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Gerstel, Inc. 701 Digital Drive, Suite J, Linthicum, MD 21090. NAICS Code is 511210; Business Size Standard Size is 500. The following software database will be procured:

DESCRIPTION: GERSTEL SOFTWARE, QTY: 1

Gerstel, Inc. is the manufacturing company for required software data. The existing software needs to be upgraded to the new Gerstel software and it's proprietary through the manufacturer. The software is designed for two specialized lab equipments so that it can be compatible with Windows 7 for technical use. Gerstel Inc. is the only company that provides this software and there are no other companys authorized as resellers. There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM)https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, 15 May 2013. Responses should be submitted electronically to [email protected]. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

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