USCG Request for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Commercial, Off the Shelf (COTS) Software Tool

The Coast Guard has updated its acquisition approach for the CG-LIMS project by deciding to separate the purchase of software from its implementation. The software acquisition is planned to occur first, with an anticipated Request for Quote release around late May 2011, targeting a GSA software purchase with a preference for small businesses. Additionally, the project may be reclassified as a non-major acquisition to expedite the process. The operational requirements remain consistent with those initially released in January 2010 and were formally endorsed by the USCG Vice-Commandant in April 2011. While the software acquisition strategy is progressing, the implementation strategy remains under development, with considerations being given to utilizing an existing Coast Guard Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle. The contract relates to the procurement of a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software tool, under solicitation number HSCG23-11-I-ADD016, issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Headquarters Contract Operations office. The primary points of contact include a Contract Specialist and a Contracting Officer based in Washington, DC, facilitating communications and coordination for this procurement.