NASA/LaRC has a requirement for support services to assist in the upgrade ofLangley's CAEDM server from PDMLink 8.0 to PDMLink 9.1. These services include systemupgrade support including planning and documentation; technical support of the systemarchitecture; custom configuration of PDMLink life cycles, workflows, access control,electronic signatures and routing; system testing and benchmarking; and user training. NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC). NASA has an agency-wide contract with PTC for CAD software and technical support. Upgrading PDMLink from v8.0 to v9.1 will enhance Langley's infrastructure for the PTCsoftware. Furthermore, PDMLink is proprietary to PTC as they are the manufacturer. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon July 24, 2009. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government.Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.

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