Concerns having the ability to furnish the services and supplies described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within 15 calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), has a requirement for services to provide enhancements to the Earthworm Earthquake Information Distribution System (EIDS). These services will include: 1) Updating Earthworm online documentation to reflect new modules and modifications to existing modules; 2) Integration of EIDS messaging into the CISN display; and 3) Support of specific ANSS Networks in the installation, configuration, and operation of CISN display, SHAPE, and SeisNetWatch. The work requires expert knowledge of JAVA, C/C++, GUI design and implementation using Java, Microsoft Foundation Class, MS Windows 2000, Solaris, and Linux operating systems. Knowledge of and extensive experience with CISN Display, SeisNetWatch, SHAPE, and EIDS is also required in order to perform the required modifications. The NEIC would also like the option to purchase licenses for the SeisNetWatch software. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), implemented by FAR 5.302-1, the Government considers the services and supplies specified as a sole source from Instrumental Software Technologies, Inc., 77 Van Dam Street, Saratoga Springs, New York, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required services and supplies are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement, and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement.

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