EXata Software Maintenance Support

The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity at Camp Pendleton, California, plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order for maintenance support of EXata modeling and simulation software. This contract will cover a twelve-month period from January 26, 2018, to January 25, 2019. The procurement is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation provision 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), which applies when only one responsible source is available, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency’s needs. Scalable Network Technologies, Inc., being the sole developer and manufacturer of EXata and its associated modules, is the nominated contractor. This approach is deemed the most cost-effective and efficient, avoiding unnecessary duplication of costs that would result from competitive procurement efforts. The solicitation number assigned to this contract is M68909-18-P-7627, and it is set aside entirely for small businesses under FAR 19.5, with the applicable NAICS code 511210. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is Roy P. Layug, reachable via email or phone, located at the Marine Corps office in Quantico, Virginia. This notice does not request quotations nor is it a solicitation but serves to inform interested parties of the intent to award the contract. The place of performance for this contract is at Camp Pendleton, CA, reflecting the location where the services will be executed.