Thorn API Development and Data Subscription
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Thorn 1240 Rosecrans BoulevaRd, Suite 120, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 for API development and Spotlight data subscription. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541511 with a business size standard of $30,000,000.00. A quote is being requested under solicitation no. DJF-20-0600-PR-0000020-21. This will be a fixed price contract with a 12-month base period of performance and four 12- month option years. Based on FBI market research, it has been determined that Thorn is the only source to meet the FBI requirement and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. Thorn does not have any authorized resellers capable of providing the required data subscription. The proposed contract action is for Thorn API development and Spotlight data subscription for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of TLE 41,usc (c)(1). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond by submitting a proposal to include technical qualifications and experience/pricing and any other information to Christina Nortey, Contracting Specialist at cnnortey@fbi.gov. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to the acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to offeror-Commercial Items (JUN 2020): FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Item (OCT 2014), FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Items (OCT 2018); FAR 52.212-5 clause, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 2020). Each offeror shall include a complete copy of the clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Item (AUG 2020). The full text of clauses can be obtained at Web Site https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Quotes may be submitted via-email to cnnortey@fbi.gov.
DJF-20-0600-PR-0000020-21 Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation
9/30/20, 5:23 PM Maintenance and Update of the ICD-10 Web Based Browser
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Developmental InfoStructure, Inc (DEVIS). Development InfoStructure has a past performance developing the official version of ICD-9-CM in Folio Infobase on CD-ROMand extensive experience developing previous draft versions of ICD-10-CM in Folio Infobase formats; developing software to enable conversion between formats used for maintenance of ICD clinical modifications; and the development of the existing ICD-10-CM Operational Web-based Browser. Their combined knowledge of ICD and of the formats and processes used for updating of ICD clinical modifications are unique and not quickly available for purchase. This contractor possesses the technical capability to provide the technical skills in maintaining and enhancing this customized ICD Operational Web-based Browser.
This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested parties may identify their interest and submit documentation of their capability to respond to the requirement.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract 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 to conduct a competitive procurement.
Any response should be emailed to the appropriate point of contact at EEH3@cdc.gov by 11:00 AM on 2 July 2020.
HCPC16-2020-EJH-47377 Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Acquisition Services
6/24/20, 9:23 AM Release Management Support Services
This task order on 47QTCK18D0022 is a bridge to continue services currently provided under TO 2032H5-19-F-00197.The objective of this task order is to acquire Contractor support services for technical integration support services and program management support to assist in the implementation of IT systems and processes and procedures related to the legislative provisions affecting AD TIO.
Awarded contract 47QTCK18D0022 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2020-08-14.
2032H5-20-F-00583 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
8/14/20, 2:34 PM Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Aspen Technology, Inc.
Notice of Intent:
The United States Department of Energy, Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to Aspen Technology, Inc. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) – Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
This synopsis is being published for informational purposes only. The proposed action is for purchase and use of AspenOne software, comprised of Aspen Plus, Aspen Polymers, and Aspen Process Economic Analyzer. ARPA-E has a need to perform and evaluate chemical-related process simulations (e.g., calculate material and energy balances) and techno-economic analysis. The types of processes for which simulation or validation is required are: (i) de-polymerization of hard-to-recycle polymers (like polystyrene) into waxes, graphene, and other decomposition products via processes such as liquefaction, (ii) pyrolysis of natural gas into products like carbon and hydrogen, and (iii) natural gas power generation via combined cycles with carbon capture and storage. The AspenOne software provides accurate thermodynamic properties for a variety of components and unit operations (including solids handling) under a wide range of conditions. In addition, AspenOne allows for customization of unit operations and complex integrations and easily allows for the transformation of steady-state simulations into a dynamic state ones. For the techno-economic analysis of the proposed processes resulting from ARPA-E programs, AspenOne provides reasonably accurate estimates for equipment cost at different scales and for a variety of construction materials. In addition, AspenOne estimates operation and maintenance costs and has process optimization capabilities.
Another key factor in the proposed selection of AspenOne software to meet ARPA-E’s requirement is compatibility. ARPA-E will need to validate and evaluate models developed and/or proposed under ARPA-E financial assistance programs where the majority of performers already use or plan to use AspenOne software.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services. Business size standard for NAICS 541511 is $30,000,000.
The statutory authority for permitting other than full and open competition for this requirement is pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR Part 6 for the aforementioned requirement based on the application of FAR6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies, or services are unique, or highly specialized.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement in response to DOE’s intent to purchase on a sole source basis. Any capability statements shall be considered by the Government if received by 12:00 pm local (Washington D.C.) time, Monday, August 17, 2020. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government to change the acquisition strategy for the proposed requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. You may contact SAM by telephone at 866-606-8220 or online at https://beta.sam.gov/. The anticipated award date for this acquisition is August 31, 2020. Any information, including capability statements, should be e-mailed to lisa.persson@hq.doe.gov, no later than 12:00 pm local (Washington D.C.) time, Monday, August 17, 2020. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "89703020NAR000012, AspenOne Software.”
89703020NAR000012 Department of Energy
7/30/20, 12:16 PM