NRL Sole Source Intent for Open Text Media Management Software Upgrade

NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE TEMPLATE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Open Text Inc. of Menlo Park, CA to furnish Open Text Media Management Software and Support Services Upgrade. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513210 with the size standard of $47,000,000. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is DA10.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N0017326Q6922 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.