For Micro Focus AcuCOBOL Unix and Linux License Renewal and Software Maintenance Support
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HQC00722Q0006
- Agency
- Defense Commissary Agency Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Commissary Agency seeks market research information for a potential solicitation of Micro Focus AcuCOBOL Unix and Linux license renewal and software maintenance support. The scope of the requirement addresses providing a Micro Focus ACUCOBOL compiler capable of operating in a cloud environment, as legacy COBOL programs require a specific compiler compatible with the Agency's planned cloud environment. Interested vendors must respond by March 30, 2023 with their ability to provide the specified supplies and services, socio-economic status, time to prepare a quotation, and SAM registration.
There is no set-aside designated for this potential requirement. Vendors should be able to provide maintenance support for all Defense Commissary Agency locations worldwide. Current licenses and support are provided by Micro Focus, though no incumbents or budget details were disclosed. The NAICS and PSC codes most relevant to this requirement were not specified in the pre-solicitation notice.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY- A formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. The information gathered for market research will be vital in the formulation and set-aside status of the solicitation.
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has requirement for Micro Focus AcuCOBOL Unix and Linux License Renewal and Software Maintenance Support, that is currently in place. The scope of this requirement addresses the need to provide Micro Focus ACUCOBOL Subscription capable to operate in a cloud environment. A Micro Focus ACUCOBOL compiler with UNIX/LINUX interface drivers are essential elements of the basic system design for DIBS. The use of legacy COBOL programs require an appropriate compiler and Micro Focus is a vendor that still supports COBOL developed software and has a version that is compatible with cloud environment planned for DeCA. The DIBS applications require a specific compiler and the Micro Focus product UNIX/LINUX version of AcuCOBOL is the only one with that capability for the systems that DeCA uses. Program will support all commissary locations worldwide.
Please note that all contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. FAR and DFARs representation and certifications must be completed in SAMs. The website to register is https://www.sam.gov. If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM) database or general Government procurements, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to assist. To locate a PTAC near you, go to https://dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAP/PTAC/.
If your company provides/performs the described supplies/services and you are interested in submitting a capabilities statement, please respond to Rakeeb I. Craig by 1:00 PM, March 30, 2023. Contact information is rakeeb.craig@deca.mil or (804) 734-8000 ext. 48617.
Please answer the following questions and submit response by email rakeeb.craig@deca.mil or (804) 734-8000 ext. 48617 and provide response on this platform.
1. Can your firm provide the supplies/services in compliance with the specifications listed om Attachment 1?
2. Does your firm qualify as any of the following socio-economic groups (8a; HUBZone; Service-Disabled Veteran Owned; Woman Owned; Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned)?
3. How many days does your firm need to prepare a quotation resulting from a future solicitation?
4. Is your company registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database?
See Micro Focus AcuCOBOL Unix and Linux License Renewal and Software Maintenance Support Product List attachment needed for this requirement.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Focus AcuCOBOL Unix and Linux License Renewal and Software Maintenance Support Product List.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| For Micro Focus AcuCOBOL Unix and Linux License Renewal and Software Maintenance Support | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Compliance Validation Services (CVS) | Pre-Solicitation |
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