NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC349874

2. TITLE: Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Software License

3. CLASSIFICATION CODE:

4. 7A20 – IT &Telecom – Application development Software

5. NAICS CODE: 511210 – Software License Publishers $41.5 millions of dollars

6. RESPONSE DATE:

June 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM EST

7. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT:

Brad Arensdorf Brad.Arensdorf@hhs.gov

8. DESCRIPTION:

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT)

SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN

COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

PSC/FMP/AS/ARB intends to negotiate on a sole source bases with Executive Information Systems (EIS) LLC 6901 Rockledge Drive Ste 600 Bethesda, MD 20817

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET

ASIDE STATUS

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 511210 – Software License Publishers Organizations $41.5

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), “only one source [is] reasonably available” which states that, “For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). (ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name.”

Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:

Executive Information Systems, LLC is uniquely positioned as the only vendor capable of providing the software licenses necessary for the PSC FMP Debt Collection to continue mailto:Brad.Arensdorf@hhs.gov functioning without requiring a complete rewrite of the code. Additionally, Executive Information Systems, LLC licensing costs are below standard price list rates and align with the Government’s needs. Debt Collection also prefers to procure through Executive Information Systems, LLC because the company has consistently offered reasonable discounted pricing over an extended period.

CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME) DETERMINATION

The determination by the Government to award a contract without providing for full and open competition is based upon the market research conducted. Specifically, Executive Information Systems is the only vendor in the marketplace that can provide the services required by PSC.

The intended source is:

Executive Information Systems (EIS) LLC 6901 Rockledge Drive Ste 600 Bethesda, MD 20817

CLOSING STATEMENT

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice.

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. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement and must reference the solicitation number, PSC349874. Responses must be submitted electronically to Brad Arensdorf, Contract Specialist, at Brad.Arensdorf@hhs.gov U.S. Mail and fax responses will not be accepted.

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