Synopsis 3-30-22.docx

INTRODUCTION

The NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field Integrated Command, Control & Intel Systems (IC2&IS) Division been tasked by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) to procure the Watermark brand name Tk20 software renewals in support of the Distance Learning (DL) College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) program. Tk20 by Watermark is assessment and accreditation management software currently being utilized to collect data and generate detailed reports for compliance, analysis, and programmatic improvement for the DL CDET program.

REQUIREMENT:

The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed price basis and to solicit and negotiate the proposed contract on a sole source basis with Watermark Insights, LLC under the authority of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Not Applicable

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Watermark is the sole holder of copyright and other intellectual property rights in its Tk20 by Watermark product. Watermark is the sole source of this product and has no authorized distributors. There are no maintenance providers authorized by Watermark to provide for both maintenance and software upgrades. Similarly, a software failure must be resolved by Watermark. The Tk20 software currently in use by the DL CDET program was awarded 03 March 2021 on contract N0042121P0262. No other developer’s maintenance and support products can provide the software renewals and updates required to maintain the integrated Watermark Tk20 software.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification will not be required for this contract action.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS Code for this requirement is 511210.

The Product Service Codes used for this effort is DA10: IT and Telecom – Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service.

Questions can be directed to the Contract Specialist, Krista Hayden, at krista.k.hayden.civ@us.navy.mil