Notice of Intent - Sole Source - LivePlan Software

The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service is issuing a sole source pre-solicitation notice for the acquisition of 31 LivePlan software licenses from Palo Alto Software. This procurement is specifically intended to support Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) in providing comprehensive business planning assistance to veteran-owned small businesses. The LivePlan software will provide essential business planning tools including one-page pitch decks, financial projections, market data, industry benchmarks, and AI-enhanced monthly review reports. The justification establishes that Palo Alto Software is the sole provider of this proprietary software with no authorized resellers, and market research confirmed no other vendor could provide equivalent functionality under acceptable licensing terms. The contract will utilize simplified procedures for commercial items with responses due by July 17, 2025, and a target award date of August 21, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers. The procurement involves purchasing 31 annual licenses that will provide unlimited logins to the Premium version of LivePlan software for VBOC staff members. Palo Alto Software has been identified as the sole source provider, eliminating competition due to the proprietary nature of the software solution. The contract will be executed as a sole source order under Solicitation 47QACA25Q0186, though specific award values or budget ranges were not disclosed in the documentation. The annual licensing structure ensures continued access to the comprehensive business planning platform throughout the contract performance period.