Notice of Intent: ArcGIS Software Licenses and Maintenance

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a division of the Department of Commerce, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of ESRI ArcGIS software licenses and maintenance services. This special notice pertains to 21 line items of various ArcGIS software licenses, maintenance agreements, and subscriptions specifically for NIST's Engineering Laboratory. The procurement covers quantities ranging from 1 to 11 units per line item, with the contract period running from July 24, 2025, to July 23, 2026, though some items have a slightly adjusted start date of August 14, 2025. NIST plans to negotiate directly with Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, citing compatibility requirements with existing ESRI software systems as justification for the sole source approach.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform potential contractors of NIST's intent to procure ArcGIS software through sole source negotiation while providing an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate their capability to meet the same requirements. Interested parties must submit their capability statements in writing to the designated contracting officer, Marvin Jean, by June 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Respondents are required to provide comprehensive business information including contractor name, contact details, CAGE code or Unique Entity Identifier, business classification status, and a detailed capability statement demonstrating how they can fulfill the specified requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 513210 with a business size standard of $47 million, indicating this opportunity is open to businesses meeting the appropriate size criteria for this industry classification.