--To Award a Single Source Contract to Unigraphics Manfacturing Bundle Software & Maintenance Package.

The contract involves a planned award of a single source contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source when no other supplies or services meet agency requirements. The selected awardee is Unigraphics Manufacturing Bundle Software along with its maintenance package, with a contract value of $65,479. This software must be compatible with the existing systems used by the Rock Island Army Arsenal, ensuring seamless integration within their current technological environment. The contract will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures to streamline the procurement process. Potential vendors who believe they can meet the software requirement are invited to submit clear and convincing evidence of compatibility within 10 days of the notice’s publication. Technical inquiries related to this acquisition can be directed to points of contact, including Mr. Leon Bryson and Ms. Linda J. Criss at the provided phone numbers and email address. The contracting agency, part of the Department of Defense, operates out of Topeka, Kansas, and the procurement is classified under NAICS code 423430, which pertains to computer and software wholesalers. The use of this sole-source approach underscores the specialized nature and critical compatibility requirements of the software package.