Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Esprit Software License

The Fleet Readiness Center Procurement Group at Patuxent River, MD has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of Esprit software licenses from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc. The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command published this special notice on August 22, 2025, with responses due by August 27, 2025. The notice falls under the Software Publishers NAICS category and pertains to IT and telecommunications business application software as a service. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one source is reasonably available to meet the agency's requirements. The Fleet Readiness Center East at Cherry Point, NC requires six licenses of DP Technology ESPRIT software to support Computer Numerical Control and Electrical Discharge Machining equipment operations.

The primary objective of this notice is to procure specialized software licenses essential for CNC and EDM machining equipment on the RDT&E Network at Fleet Readiness Center East. The government intends to award this contract on a sole source basis because DP Technology, now acquired by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc, does not work with third-party vendors for product support. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, responsible sources may submit capability statements within five calendar days of publication for consideration. The government will evaluate these responses solely to determine whether competitive procurement is feasible, though the final decision remains at the government's discretion. Contractors interested in submitting capability statements should contact Jenna Lang at the provided email address. The procurement supports critical machining operations necessary for naval aviation readiness and maintenance activities.