This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 to procure General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) Maintenance in support of Operations Analysis Division, Quantico Marine Corps Base, VA 22134.  The Government intends to award a sole source contract for the above products and services to the firm of GAMS Development Corporation, 1217 Potomac Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007.  The Proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit only one source. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. DURATION: This requirement will be for one base and two option years.  A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed purchase order/contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. For specific questions, please contact, Colleen Powers, Contract Specialist, Email [email protected].  Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 5:00pm 14 March 2016 (EST).