Development of libraries and open-source software, including GDAL, PDAL, PROJ, QGIS
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 141009-25-0044
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract with Hobu, Inc. focusing on the development of open-source software libraries. The contract specifically targets libraries including GDAL, PDAL, PROJ, and QGIS, with a classification under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses and will have a one-year performance period from the date of award. NOAA is using FAR Part 13 procedures and invoking the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for sole source procurement based on having only one responsible source. The contract's business size standard is set at $34 million.
Interested contractors can submit a Capability Statement or quote to demonstrate their ability to meet the project requirements by July 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The submission must provide sufficient detail for NOAA to evaluate the party's capability to fulfill all contract requirements. While this is not a competitive solicitation, NOAA is allowing other firms to potentially demonstrate their qualifications. Contractors wishing to be considered should contact the Contract Specialist, Randall Chatfield, via email with the subject line "Announcement Number: 141009-25-0044". The notice emphasizes that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement, and interested parties should carefully review the solicitation details. Potential contractors should be prepared to comprehensively demonstrate their technical expertise in developing and maintaining these specific open-source geospatial software libraries.
Notice text
Project Title: Development of libraries and open-source software, including GDAL, PDAL, PROJ, QGIS
PSC: 7A20
NAICS: 541519
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Hobu, Inc., using the procedures in FAR Part 13, for further development of many libraries and open-source software, including GDAL, PDAL, PROJ, QGIS, etc. The period of performance will be 1 year from the date of award. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a business size standard of $34 Million.
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on the Contract Opportunities website.
The determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Randall Chatfield, randall.chatfield@noaa.gov
All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 141009-25-0044.
All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which may be considered by the agency if received on or before 12:00 PM EST on July 03, 2025. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.
This notice will remain open from June 6, 2025 to July 03, 2025.
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