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U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) intends to award a sole source contract to ESRI for maintenance support of ArcView software, which is the established industry standard for mapping and currently in use across several USCENTCOM directorates. ArcView enables users to review and update mapping data critical to the Command’s operations and meets specific standards, including compatibility with USCENTCOM’s SIPR network. ESRI, as the exclusive distributor and manufacturer of ArcView, is the only provider capable of delivering the required software maintenance services, which include annual technical support renewals and software updates. Market research, including a sources sought notice and solicitation efforts, confirmed no other suppliers meet these needs, and alternative mapping software options would involve significantly higher costs and additional training burdens. This acquisition will be executed under Federal Acquisition Regulation authority 6.302-1, permitting non-competitive negotiations with a sole source when only one responsible provider exists. Interested parties were given the opportunity to express interest, but this notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals and the decision not to compete lies solely with the Government. The contract supports a requirement documented in an attached Performance Work Statement, with a point of contact at USCENTCOM available for inquiries. The overall approach ensures continuity and efficiency in maintaining the vital mapping software infrastructure essential for USCENTCOM missions.

General Info

USCENTCOM awards sole source contract to ESRI for ArcView software maintenance support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4814 6 Cons Pk

NAICS

334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedAug 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4814 6 Cons Pk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4814 6 Cons Pk

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA

Contacts

Scott F Gebhardt

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. USCENTCOM, 7115 S. Boundary Blvd, MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5101, requires maintenance support for ArcView software supporting J2, J3 and J5. ArcView is the industry standard for mapping support and is currently in use at USCENTCOM. ArcView provides the user with capability to review and update mapping data for the Command. The 6th Contracting Squadron intends to make an award to ESRI 380 New York St., Redlands, CA 923732-8100. ESRI is the exclusive distributor of the ArcView software support required by USCENTCOM. Interested parties may e-mail contact@example.gov or fax +1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: SSgt Scott Gebhardt, not later than Monday 27th August, 2007; 9:00 a.m. EST. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: SEE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT Per FAR Part 5.207-13(e) Fed Biz Ops Numbered Note 22 applies and is modified to read: 22. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within seven days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. V. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE CONTRACTOR?S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED ABOVE (APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY) ArcView is the industry standard for mapping support and is currently in use at USCENTCOM. ArcView provides the user with capability to review and update mapping data for the Command and has been the only software that has met or exceeded all required standards for USCENTCOM. ArcView is compatible with USCENTCOM SIPR network and the personnel are trained and familiar with this tool. Extensive market research has been conducted for this requirement. A soruces sought notice was posted on 31 July 2007 Solicitation number F2VV67183AQ03. Also posted on GSA E-Buy 07/23/2007 RFQ219532 to ten vendors on GSA. ESRI, as owner and manufacturer, is the sole-source provider of software maintenance (annual renewal of technical support plus ESRI software updates/upgrades) for ArcView. Mapinfo Professional software is another program and it is $1,382.70 per user. USCENTCOM needs 21 users which would be $29,036.70 for a new program which is more then the renewal, not including the traning.