Geographic Information System Enterprise License and Local Support

The U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management is conducting this acquisition on behalf of the U.S. Embassy, Bogota, Colombia. The Government intends to award a noncompetitive contract for a Geographic Information System Enterprise License, including local support, to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), located at 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92373. The enterprise license and support are required to strengthen and enhance the efforts of the Mexican National Police by establishing a central database connecting together those entities and locations currently using ESRI's ArcGIS software. This notice is not a request for proposals; this will be a noncompetitive acquisition authorized by FAR 6.302-1. Attached is a copy of the justification for using other than full and open competition. Companies may submit a capabilities statement, to be considered solely for the purpose of evaluating the proposed acquisition strategy. Responses, if submitted, must address the contractor's experience in performing the required services, as well as a detailed narrative of how the contractor would be able to successfully provide the services in light of the information provided in the attached justification. A determination by the Government to proceed with a noncompetitive contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to LindquistRA@state.gov by 4:00 p.m. EST on February 25, 2016. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ONLY WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE BY E-MAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED.