Sole Source to Zuken USA Inc. for Zuken E3 Cable Software and Maintenance

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, a subordinate command of Naval Sea Systems Command, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Zuken USA Inc. for Zuken E3 Cable Software and Maintenance, with a proposal deadline of August 27. This is a firm fixed price acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures, foreclosing competition outside the named vendor.

The procurement is sole source under FAR 12.102(a) because Zuken E3 cable software is the only software capable of meeting the Government's minimum needs for creation, modification, and management of specific technical requirements, and Zuken USA Inc. is the exclusive distributor with no authorized resellers, agents, or third parties permitted to represent the product. The total contract value does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00. Place of performance is Panama City, Florida; delivery is required no later than thirty days after award. Specific items are E3.Cable Professional (US E3 Edition) Floating License (quantity 1) and E3.Cable Small Project (US E3 Edition) (quantity 1). The NAICS code is 513210, Software Publishers; PSC is 7A20, IT and Telecom—Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software). Award will be based on best value to the Government considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance. The Contract Specialist is Ryan Hodges (ryan.t.hodges.civ@us.navy.mil, 850-624-8548). Delivery acceptance occurs Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1430 local time at Building 100, NSA Panama City. The contract incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses covering representations and certifications, cybersecurity obligations including NIST SP 800-171 safeguards for covered defense information, export control compliance, and restrictions on contracting with entities related to Iran, Xinjiang, or the Maduro regime.