NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Galaxie annual software maintenance, Depot annual hardware maintenance, test server annual software maintenance, and Ibistro license software services. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from SIRSI Corporation as the only known source who can meet Agency needs. SIRSI developed the Scientific and Technical Information Library Automation System (STILAS), which is used in the NASA GALAXIE on-line information system that supports all libraries within the Agency and provides access to library holdings at each Center. SIRSI is the only source who can provide software maintenance and software services for this proprietary software. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on January 4, 2002 Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose 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 open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of 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. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html

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