ABS RMS Solicitation SoleSource announcement.doc
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- Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)
- Solicitation number
- 693JF725D000009
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This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation announcing a sole source contract for maritime software maintenance and support. The U.S. Maritime Administration intends to negotiate directly with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Nautical Systems for maintenance of their Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) software, which is installed on Ready Reserve Force and selected National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels. The solicitation encompasses four primary service components: (1) Annual License and Service Fees, (2) Modifications and Consulting Services, (3) Training, and (4) On-site Support. The contract leverages FAR 6.302.1 to sole source the procurement, citing ABS Nautical Systems as the only organization capable of meeting the requirements, based on their proprietary software being embedded in MARAD Ship Manager contracts. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and is specific to Information Technology Services.
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D - Maintenance and Support Services for Nautical Systems Software Notice Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Classification Code;
D - Information Technology Services
NAICS Code:
NAICS code 541330 Engineering Services Synopsis:
The U S Maritime Administration intends to negotiate a sole source contract with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Nautical Systems for the maintenance and support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) software installed on all Ready Reserve Force vessels and selected National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels. A customized version of NSE, a proprietary product of ABS Nautical Systems, was initially procured under a competitive contract and is an embedded part of the business processes of all MARAD Ship Manager contracts. This solicitation includes (1) Annual License and Service Fees, (2) Modifications and Consulting Services, (3) Training, and (4) On-site Support.
In accordance with FAR 6.302.1, it has been determined that ABS Nautical Systems, ABS Plaza, 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389 is the only organization capable of meeting these requirements.
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