Rock Island Arsenal, ATTN: SIORI-CT, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-5000

70 -- PURCHASE OF VENTANA GROUPSYSTEMS SOFTWARE SOL W52H1B-6240-1033 POC Purchasing Agent Margaret Ridder (309) 782-8692 (Site Code DAAA08) The Rock Island Arsenal intends to award a small purchase on a sole source basis, the following properietary software products from Ventana Corporation: Groupsystems for windows Alternative Analysis and Survey Add in tools, upgrade 10 userlicense, Groupsystems for windows alternative analysis and Survey add in tools, upgrade 20-user license. The determination to use other than full and open competition was made in accordance with 41 USC (253)(c)(1). Interested parties are advised that no solicitation document is available for this acquisition. Interested persons may identify their interest and capacity to respond to this requirement or to submit proposals. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all proposals received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Home Page Access: http://www.RIA.ARMY.MIL/(0254)

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