Notice of Intent to Sole Source - USDA-ITSD-NIFA; CuadraSTAR Software Maintenance Support and License Renewal
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA24Q0015
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20705, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Information Technology Service Division (ITSD), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Cuadra Associates, Inc. The notice pertains to the procurement of CuadraSTAR software maintenance support and license renewal services. Cuadra Associates is recognized as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and copyright holder of the proprietary STAR software, with exclusive legal rights to the source code. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 513210 for Software Licenses, with a size standard of $47 million. The period of performance is set for one year, spanning from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the USDA's intention to non-competitively procure software maintenance and licensing services directly from Cuadra Associates. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination are invited to submit written substantiating documentation, with the understanding that oral communications are not acceptable. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on received responses. The deadline for submitting documentation is January 5, 2023, though the notice emphasizes that this communication is informational and not a commitment to procurement. Eligibility is implicitly limited, as the notice highlights Cuadra Associates' unique position as the sole provider capable of legally modifying or accessing the STAR software's source code. The software provides critical capabilities including database definition, data entry, reporting, searching, and web interfaces, with services encompassing upgrades, system management assistance, and technical support.
Notice text
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Information Technology Service Division (ITSD), intends to award on a sole source basis a Firm Fixed Price purchase order to Cuadra Associates, Inc.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 513210 – Software Licenses with a Size Standard of $47 million.
Cuadra Associates, Inc. is the primary contractor that sells Cuadra product, STAR’s software maintenance, licensing, updates, and support services. The STAR Software products are proprietary and only available from Cuadra Associates, Inc. Cuadra Associates, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the software and owns the copyrighted license source software with all legal rights, privileges, and ownership contained therein. No other source or competitor may legally modify or change the software, nor would they have access to the source code to do so.
Period of Performance:
One Year - 02/01/2024 through 01/31/2025
Attachments:
Attachment 01 - Statement of Need
Attachment 02 - FAR 13 Limited Source Justification
Anticipated Date of Award: 1/5/2023
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Vendors that believe they can provide the services listed above are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source - USDA-ITSD-NIFA; CuadraSTAR Software Maintenance Support and License Renewal | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| USDA-ITSD-NIFA; CuadraSTAR Software Maintenance Support and License Renewal | Pre-Solicitation |
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