Sole source - core security - vulnerability management software and related maintenance support

Added: Aug 27, 2015 12:00 pm N00164-15-T-0213 - SOLE SOURCE - CORE SECURITY - VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND RELATED MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
FSG 7030 - NAICS 511210
ISSUE DATE 27 AUG 2015 - CLOSING DATE 14 SEP 2015 - 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT - The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division intends to procure the vulnerability software, installation and training for delivery within 60 days of the effective date of the order in support of the Navy. The requirement includes options for annual maintenance support subscription as well to be exercised each year as required by the Government. Inspection and Acceptance will be performed by NSWC Crane at destination. The fob point shall be at destination.

This requirement will be solicited on a sole source basis with CORE Security, 41 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210 in accordance with Statutory Authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement." The basis for restricting competition is Core Insight, Inc. is the original software developer and the only source that sells this specific configuration that can be utilized for vulnerability management. No other vendor provides the required capabilities listed in the RFQ in a single package.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-15-T-0213; is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted via FedBizOpps. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FedBizOpps site for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to Ms. Teresa Brough, Code 023, at telephone 812-854-4247 or e-mail: teresa.brough@navy.mil . Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.