Solicitation Waiver Cont'd licensing, maint & support for the AWARE cloud based system

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is seeking approval for a noncompetitive contract with Alliance Enterprises, Inc. for continued licensing, maintenance, and support services for the AWARE cloud-based system. This solicitation waiver procurement allows DETR to proceed with a sole-source award rather than conducting a competitive bidding process. The contract encompasses ongoing licensing, maintenance, and technical support for the AWARE system, with the primary objective of ensuring continued uninterrupted operations of this critical cloud-based platform. The scope of work includes all necessary maintenance, support services, and licensing requirements to sustain the system's functionality and performance. The solicitation was posted on March 27, 2026, with a due date of April 7, 2026, providing a compressed timeline for submission and review of the waiver request.

This procurement represents a noncompetitive contract award that requires approval from the Nevada State Board of Examiners (BOE) pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 333.700(7), which mandates BOE approval for state service contracts. Alliance Enterprises, Inc. is identified as the incumbent vendor and sole contractor for this award, reflecting the continuation of an existing vendor relationship. The AWARE cloud-based system represents existing infrastructure that requires seamless integration and continuity of support from the current vendor. The noncompetitive procurement approach is justified based on the rationale provided in the attached Solicitation Waiver document, which outlines the necessity of maintaining the incumbent vendor relationship to prevent service disruption. While specific pricing terms and contract duration details are contained within the waiver documentation, the exact award value and budget range were not disclosed in the available summary materials.