A16_JOFOC_Posting_description_Panther_1__1.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC) on behalf of

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Agency Contact Information:

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000, Herndon, VA 20170 on behalf of the DOI, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Contracting Officer: Cynthia C. Garrison (Cynthia_C_Garrison@ibc.doi.gov)

Proposed Action:

This non-competitive action is being issued by the DOI/IBC/AQD, on behalf of the BLM. The Government intends to award a sole source contract with Prolifics Inc. (CFKWTSMKM8U4) for Panther brand software licenses and maintenance.

The only entity with the necessary data rights needed to ensure form, fit, and functionality is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Prolifics Inc. All technical information is proprietary to the OEM and is unavailable to allow the Government to evaluate alternative software and maintenance.

Description of Requirement:

This procurement is for the acquisition of Panther Prolifics Software Licensing and Maintenance that provides security updates, hotfixes and version upgrades that are required to comply with U.S.

Government requirements for vulnerability remediation.

A period of performance of one 12-month base year and three 12-month option years is anticipated for this effort.

NAICS Codes:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 513210 – Software Publishers and the business size is $47 million.

Response Information:

This action is being processed in accordance with 41U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities regarding this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement by the date specified herein. In order to qualify as a potential contractor for this procurement, the organization must provide technical literature describing their capability to effectively satisfy this requirement, as well as terms and conditions, to the following electronic mail address: john_king@ibc.doi.gov.

The Government will consider all capabilities statements received by 1:00 P.M. EST, Friday, August 16, 2024.

Disclaimer:

This notice is not a Request for Proposals or a Solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is not a commitment from the Government. The Government will not reimburse any bid or proposal costs as a result of this notice. No solicitation exists and requests for a copy of the solicitation will be disregarded. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this mailto:john_king@ibc.doi.gov announcement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition.

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