This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is 100% set-aside for small business.  The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for this procurement is 423430 with a small business size standard of 100 employees.

 The Washington Headquarter Services (WHS), Acquisition and Procurement Office, Department of Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155 intends to purchase Patch Authority Ultimate licenses (see attached product list) on a specific make and model (brand name) basis. If quoting for items other than the make and model specified, approval must be sought from David L. Price, Contracting Officer, at (703) 696-3970 or [email protected]. All items (if any) will be delivered (F.O.B. Destination) to:

 WHS/ESD

Don Schreroluke

621C North Payne St

Arlington, VA 22314

within 30 calendar days after award. All applicable units must be assembled and configured prior to delivery.

Quotations are due no later than 4:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, 9 April 2008. Offers shall be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected] and [email protected].  For additional information, contact David L. Price, Contracting Officer, at (703) 696-3970 or [email protected].

Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and furnish Offeror's Tax Identification Number, CAGE Code, Central Contractor Registration Number, DUNS Number, and applicable FSC Codes with its offer apply to this acquisition.

Brand Name Justification:

Purchase of products in deviation from the items listed in the attached product list will incur duplicate system integration/implementation and training costs for the Government.