Software license subscriptions and support

The U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking software license subscriptions and support for multiple Quality Positioning Services (QPS) software modules. The specific software licenses include Qinsy 9, Qimera 2, Fledermaus 8, FMGeocoder, Automatic Height Matching, TU Delft Sound Speed Inversion, and HIPS I/O. This solicitation is structured as a market research effort to determine potential vendor capabilities and interest, with responses due by May 26, 2025, at 5:00pm MST. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including company details, SAM UEI number, capability statements, and performance history. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services, with a $34 million size standard for small businesses.

The solicitation is not restricted to a specific set-aside, though it shows interest in various small business categories including Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, SBA certified HubZone firms, 8(a) program firms, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses. The contract is for one-year software module subscriptions with annual support, covering multiple specialized software licenses. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the procurement targets small businesses within the custom computer programming services sector. Vendors must demonstrate relevant technical capabilities and compliance with small business size standards. The place of performance is not explicitly specified, but the solicitation originates from the Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey, suggesting potential nationwide or agency-specific deployment of the software licenses.