Intent to Sole Source to DODESI
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- M6700126Q0042
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps, specifically Marine Corps Installations East (MCI-East) Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office located in Cherry Point, North Carolina, issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source on March 19, 2026. The notice indicates the agency's intention to award a purchase order under the Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative (DOD ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement framework in accordance with DFARS 208.7402. This procurement is for Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure and Nutanix Cloud management solutions, including associated hardware and software support services required by Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Facilities Maintenance Department. The proposed action is characterized as unrestricted to allow for full and open competition among current DOD ESI BPA holders. The requirement falls under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC category DC10 (IT and Telecom - Data Center as a Service).
While the notice is not a formal request for competitive quotes, the Marine Corps is accepting capability statements, proposals, or quotations from all responsible sources to determine whether to proceed with a competitive open market procurement. Interested contractors must submit their documentation within five calendar days of the notice publication date, which expired on March 30, 2026. Eligibility is restricted to current DOD ESI Blanket Purchase Agreement holders, making this opportunity available only to firms already established under this initiative. The agency will evaluate all submissions received within the deadline solely to assess whether conducting a full competitive procurement is necessary, allowing the government to weigh the benefits of proceeding beyond the sole-source intention.
Notice text
Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source:
Marine Corps Installations East (MCI-East) Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office, Cherry Point, NC 28533 hereby gives notice to intent to award a purchase order to Department of Defense (DOD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Holders in accordance with DFARS 208.7402. This requirement is for Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) and Nutanix Cloud management (NCM), to include hardware and software support services as required by Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Facilities Maitnenance Department.
The proposed action is unrestricted to allow for Full and Open Competition to current DOD ESI BPA Holders. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 513210.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OPEN MARKET QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which, if received within five (5) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive open market procurement.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source to DODESI | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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