The U.S. Food and Drug Administration intends to award a sole source purchase order to Accelrys, Inc. for the procurement of Accelrys Materials Studio software modules compass, Discovery, Mesocite, Mesodyn and Reflex. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13.501(2)(i). The NAICS code is 511210 and the size standard is $35.50.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations and no solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, sources may submit descriptive literature, fully documenting their capability to provide item, which will be considered by the Agency.

Information can be sent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of
Acquisitions & Grants Services, Attn: Brandi Saddler, Contract Specialist,
5630 Fishers Lane HFA-500, Rockville, MD 20857. Information may be also be sent via email to the address below. Responses received will be evaluated, however; a determination not to compete the proposed procurement is based on responses(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the FDA will proceed with a sole source award to Accelrys, Inc. 10188 Telesis Court, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92121-3752. The anticipated award date of this contract is September 5, 2014. No collect calls will be accepted. If you have questions regarding this Announcement, please contact Brandi Saddler at 240-402-7551 or via email [email protected].