Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 693JF725D000009
- Agency
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Maritime Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- PSC
- R420 Support- Professional: Certifications And Accreditations (Other Than Educ Or Info Tech C&A)
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20590, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) software. This special notice announces MARAD's intention to negotiate directly with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Nautical Systems for ongoing maintenance and support services. The NSE software is currently installed on all Ready Reserve Force vessels and selected National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels. The procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and falls under the PSC category R420 for professional support services. MARID has determined that ABS Nautical Systems is the only organization capable of meeting these specific requirements under FAR 6.302.1 sole source authority.
The primary objective of this procurement is to secure comprehensive maintenance and support services for the proprietary NSE software that has become embedded in MARAD's ship management business processes. The solicitation encompasses four key service components: annual license and service fees, modifications and consulting services, training, and on-site support. The notice was posted on June 16, 2025, with responses due by June 18, 2025, providing an extremely short response window of only two days. Since this is a sole source procurement, only ABS Nautical Systems located at ABS Plaza, 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389 is eligible to participate. The justification for sole sourcing is based on the proprietary nature of the NSE software and its integration into existing MARAD Ship Manager contracts, making ABS Nautical Systems the exclusive provider capable of delivering the required maintenance and support services.
Notice text
Synopsis:
The U S Maritime Administration intends to negotiate a sole source contract with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Nautical Systems for the maintenance and support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) software installed on all Ready Reserve Force vessels and selected National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels. A customized version of NSE, a proprietary product of ABS Nautical Systems, was initially procured under a competitive contract and is an embedded part of the business processes of all MARAD Ship Manager contracts. This solicitation includes (1) Annual License and Service Fees, (2) Modifications and Consulting Services, (3) Training, and (4) On-site Support.
In accordance with FAR 6.302.1, it has been determined that ABS Nautical Systems, ABS Plaza, 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389 is the only organization capable of meeting these requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ABS RMS Solicitation SoleSource announcement.doc | DOC document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) | Solicitation |
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