D -- Software Upgrade, Licensing, and Training

The Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division, intends to award a sole source contract to Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) for upgrades to existing ESRI software licenses. This contract covers multiple software components, including ArcView Single Use licenses in various versions (3.x, 8.x, and 9.x) with primary and secondary maintenance, ArcView Concurrent Use Upgrade, ARC/INFO Floating Licenses, and several ArcGIS modules such as Spatial Analyst, Publisher, and 3D Analyst Concurrent Use Licenses. The contract aims to ensure maintained and upgraded access to ESRI’s suite of GIS software necessary for the agency’s operations. The justification for awarding this contract without competitive bidding is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing that ESRI is the only source with the unique capabilities needed to satisfy the agency's minimum requirements. This acquisition is not open for competition, and supporting documentation for this non-competitive action is on file. Questions or comments must be submitted in writing to the designated point of contact. The contract is identified under solicitation number DTFH68-05-P-00102, posted on August 5, 2005, and falls within the NAICS code 519190. The office of performance is located in Lakewood, Colorado, under the Department of Transportation’s Central Federal Lands Division.