02 SSN F.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quote and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with

Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10 to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately.

In preparation for an anticipated upcoming procurement, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division, on behalf of the National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), is conducting market research to determine potential sources for purchasing CARIS software packages, software assurance, Enterprise Licensing Agreement, and associated annual maintenance. The intent of this announcement and the information provided in response to this Notice will assist the

Government in identifying potential sources, including small businesses and socio-economic sources, capable and qualified to fulfill the requirements identified in this announcement. The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 513210 Software Publishers. The size standard for this NAICS is $47.0 Million.

Background: OCS manages the production of NOAA nautical charts and its nautical data collection and information programs. OCS collects, manages, and compiles the data and information necessary to maintain the national suite of 1,000 nautical charts. In addition, OCS conducts hydrographic surveys that measure water depth and produces coastal maps and vector shoreline series and historic maps and charts. These products support commercial shipping, the fishing industry, United States Navy and Coast Guard operations, state and local governments, geographic information system users, and recreational boaters throughout the United States.

The Government is seeking firms capable of providing CARIS software packages, software assurance, Enterprise Licensing Agreement, and associated annual maintenance used for hydrographic survey data collected by the agency. Firms must provide a response that demonstrates that they are licensed by the manufacturer to sell these products and are capable of providing software maintenance, software licensing, and technical support for the required

CARIS software packages:

• Software

Product Part Number Quantity

HIPS/SIPS Pro Part No. CMW117-S 63

BASE Editor Part No. CMW200-S 40

BASE Manager Part No. CMW201-S 7

• Software Maintenance o Software updates o Technical support

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted responses shall include the following:

1. Company name and address;

2. System for Award Management Unique Entity Identification Number;

3. Company size in relation to NAICS Code 513210 (e.g. large, small, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, and/or economically disadvantaged women-owned small business);

4. Company point of contact – name, phone number, and email address;

5. Current General Services Administration (GSA) contract number and GSA schedule or other Government-wide Acquisition Contract of CARIS products, software maintenance, and technical support, as applicable.

6. Clear explanation of company’s capability and capacity to provide software licensing and maintenance for the aforementioned products and services.

A Statement of Need is attached for reference. It is recommended that responses to this Sources

Sought Notice not exceed three pages. No feedback will be provided regarding individual responses. Information received will be considered solely to make informed decisions regarding a potential procurement. Responses to the Sources Sought announcement are not offers and cannot be accepted by NOAA to form a binding contract.

Please submit responses to Whitney Weireter at Whitney.Weireter@noaa.gov, with a copy to

Nicole Lawson at Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov by 1:00 PM ET on April 24, 2025.

ATTACHMENT A – Draft Statement of Need