D -- INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS - FORUM SYSTEMS PREMIUM

The USDA, ITS Contracting Team intends to award a commercial item order under other than full and open competition to Forum Systems, 45 West 10000 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84070. The proposed action is for Support and Maintenance for XWall appliance and OS. The proposed action is for services which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy the agency requirement. This is a commercial which will be acquired under FAR Part 12 procedures. No RFP/RFQ will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action, based upon any response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Proven capable sources should provide their informtion to the Contracting Officer.