D -- UNITREE SOFTWARE UPGRADE, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

Notice Date

April 20, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

ZIP Code

80225-0046

Response Due

May 21, 2001

Point of Contact

Marilyn Hutchison, 303-236-9321, FAX 303-236-2710

E-Mail Address

USGS, Central Region, Branch of Acquisition and Federal (mhutchison@usgs.gov)

Description

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 30 calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U.S. Geological Survey, EROS Data Center, has a requirement for upgrade of UniTree UTUCFM-10 Software from 25TB to 50TB, as well as annual maintenance and support for UniTree 50TB software license. This support shall include: 1) phone support for resolving UniTree software problems including the delivery of software patches to fix identified problems, and 2) delivery of new versions of UniTree software as UniTree makes them available to customers. 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 item specified as a sole source from UniTree Software, Inc., San Ramon, California, 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.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010424/DSOL014.HTM (W-110 SN50J8P3)