This is a Notice of Intent only. This is not a Request for Proposal. This noncompetitive action will be processed in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for complete network services and hardware specific to move large data files in support of Peer-to-Peer Remote Copy (PPRC) and Extended Record Copy (XRC). Financial Management Service (FMS) intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole source contract to CNT Incorporated. FMS currently has several CNT servers, which will perform PPRC and XRC functions. The total period of performance of the award will be five years including options. FMS shall, in accordance with the FAR, issue this requirement as a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment contract utilizing FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The final determination of the contract type will be pursuant to the terms negotiated. This announcement constitutes the RFP and is the only solicitation that will be issued. The determination to compete or not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be submitted via e-mail only to: [email protected], by 12:00 p.m EST April 6, 2005. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please include your name, address, area code and telephone number, and business class. Indicate whether pricing is GSA/FSS or open market.

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