Purchase VGStudio software maintenance

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for VGStudio MAX Software maintenance renewal at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC-IHD). The notice pertains to purchasing software maintenance for two instances of the 2024 "Universal" bundle from Volume Graphics, specifically for 3D data set visualization, analysis, and item disposition. The intended awardee is VCloud Tech, located in Rollins Hills Estate, California, with the contract being pursued under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 513210 for Software Publishers. The government is seeking this procurement on a noncompetitive basis, justifying the sole source selection by stating that VCloud Tech is the only known vendor capable of meeting their specific requirements. The contract will be a firm fixed-price award, processed in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106(b) for solicitation from a single source.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capability statements by April 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST to demonstrate potential alternative solutions. Any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, though the final determination remains solely at the government's discretion. Eligible vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their statements electronically to Nicole Coleman via email, with all communications required to be in written form. The software maintenance package includes phone and email support, downloadable updates for a minimum of 365 days, and compatibility with Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11. While this is a notice of intent and not a direct request for quotes, interested parties have the opportunity to present their capabilities and potentially challenge the sole-source procurement. The government emphasizes that no costs incurred in preparing responses will be reimbursed, and the ultimate decision on competitive procurement remains with the contracting agency.