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R--Quantitative Software Management Support Services Notice of Intent

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground plans to award a sole source contract to Quantitative Research Management (QSM) located in McLean, VA, under authority permitting non-competitive procurement due to QSM’s exclusive ownership of the source code for their software products. This unique position authorizes QSM as the only provider of technical support services and site licenses for the Government’s existing QSM programs. The contract involves delivering QSM metrics, conducting on-site training for the QSM Software Lifecycle Management Model (SLIM), and offering consulting support on cost estimation for a major defense acquisition program using the SLIM Estimate parametric model. The initiative aligns with a mandate from the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics requiring monthly submission of QSM metrics by GFEBS and GCSS-A to the Office of the Secretary of Defense Program Analysis and Evaluation. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals but serves to gauge industry interest and capability to respond to the requirement before finalizing the sole source contract. Interested parties had until June 11, 2015, to submit written responses demonstrating their bona fide capability to provide the services, with all submissions being considered only to determine if competitive procurement is viable and in the Government’s best interest. The contract falls under NAICS code 541511, pertains to the Department of Defense office at Aberdeen Proving Ground, and emphasizes the exclusive and critical role of QSM in supporting specific defense acquisition cost estimation and software management needs.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to QSM for exclusive software support, training, and cost estimation services.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

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PostedJun 4

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), intends to issue an award on a sole source basis to Quantitative Research Management (QSM) 2000 Corporate Ridge STE 900, McLean, VA 22102 under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The contractor, owns the source code to all QSM products and is therefore the only authorized supplier of technical support services and site licenses for the QSM programs the Government has previously obtained. The contractor shall provide Quantitative Software Management (QSM) metrics, provide on-site training for the QSM Software Lifecycle Management Model (SLIM) parametric model, and provide consulting support on cost estimation on a major defense acquisition program using the SLIM Estimate parametric model. The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD-ATL) has mandated that the GFEBS and GCSS-A provide monthly Quantitative Software Management (QSM) metrics to Office of the Secretary of Defense Program Analysis and Evaluation (OSD-PAE). This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action 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 conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interests of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement, no later than 4:00 pm EST, 11 June 2015. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items and services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide the items and services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses may be submitted via email if the total file size is less than 5MB. The point of contact for this action is Labinot Shabani, Contract Specialist, email: contact@example.gov.