The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Capital Acquisitions Division (NCAD) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) using the procedures in FAR Parts 6 and 13, for software maintenance renewal on 52385/GIS0001MS , ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced (formerly Arclnfo) Concurrent, Use Secondary Maintenance, 87232/GIS0400MP , ArcGIS Spatial Analyst for Desktop Concurrent Use Primary, Maintenance, 87198/GIS0300MP, ArcGIS 3D Analyst for Desktop Concurrent Use Primary Maintenance, 93094/GIS0206MP, ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (formerly Arc View) with Extensions Single Use Primary Maintenance, 87193/GIS0205MS , ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (formerly Arc View) Single Use Secondary Maintenance, , 09839/GIS2204M- 2 ArcGIS for Server Enterprise Standard up to Four Cores IMS2 Migrated Maintenance, 115680/GIS2204M, ArcGIS for Server Enterprise Standard up to Four Cores from IMS ArciMS 9.1 Migrated Maintenance includes Enterprise Basic up to Four Cores from ArcSDE 9.1 Migrated Maintenance Bundle ). ESRI is the sole-source provider of software maintenance (technical support plus ESRI software updates/upgrades) for ESRI products. ESRI is the only party known to NOAA who can provide these requirements. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 511210 with a business size standard of $35.5. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. The capability statement and any other information furnish must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the part can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Responses must also accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the responses meet all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to [email protected] not later than Monday, June 17, 2013. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures, current through FAC 2005-58. The determination to compete or not compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please indicate NEEB1000-13-00680.

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