Limited Sources Justification AAMS Software Licenses

This contract pertains to a limited sources justification for the procurement of AAMS software licenses in accordance with FAR part 8. The solicitation, identified by NSF-LSJ-002, was posted on June 16, 2020, and is managed by the Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support within the National Science Foundation. The contract falls under the NAICS code 511210, which relates to software publishers, indicating that the focus is on acquiring specific software licenses rather than a broader range of IT services or hardware. The place of performance is in Alexandria, Virginia, with the office address and administrative oversight located there as well. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Keith Boyea, who can be reached via email. The contract's justification for limited sources suggests that the acquisition is restricted to select vendors, possibly due to proprietary or unique software requirements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. This approach is often employed to streamline procurement when only certain suppliers can meet the technical or compatibility needs of the agency.