7A--IMS FILE360 API module

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY for planning purposes to identify interested vendors for the requirement detailed below. A formal solicitation, performance work statement, and technical exhibits are not available for release at this time. In accordance with FAR 19.5, Set-Asides for Small Business, the Government will review the information requested in this announcement to determine the type of set-aside (if any) for this requirement.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for File360 software maintenance renewal that must be renewed each year for continued licensing updates, and technical support. To guard against interrupted service to data users and protect against irrecoverable data loss in the case of equipment failure on these pieces of equipment Kodak 11840 Scanner, Pro Software, Kodak i9600 Film Writer and Kodak 2400 Film Printer/Reader. It is essential that the MARS equipment remain in optimal working condition.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics

BasinMod 2023 Maintenance and Technical Support:
1. OpenText Retrieval API Module 1 each
2. OpenText Retrieval API Module Annual License 1 each

Period of Performance is 10/01/2023 - 09/01/2027.

The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract. The issuance of a solicitation will be determined by the results of this request for information. The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541512 and the size standard is $34.0 Million.

Interested firms who feel that they can provide the File360 Support and Maintenance on Existing File360 software based upon the criteria specified herein, are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response must include references with contact names, email address, and phone numbers. These references are to be for contracts similar in scope as the contract under consideration. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist.

All responses must be submitted NLT Monday August 28, 2023, at 8:00 am MST via e-mail to: dparkin@usgs.gov.

This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the SAM.gov website and no paper copies will be provided.