VIRTUAL ACQUISITION OFFICE (VAO) Subscription Intent to sole source
ID: HTC71125QD016Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

NAICS

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e435ce3e349141a9a514e54a2e0f74d9/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 23, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) intends to award a sole-source contract for a commercial web-based acquisition subscription service to Unison Virtual Acquisition Office, LLC. This service will provide 25 USTRANSCOM personnel with continuous access to federal contracting news, resources, and updates, which is vital for enhancing their acquisition policies and practices. The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price task order under the FedLINK Contract, with an initial base period of one year and four optional years, plus a potential six-month extension, justified by market research indicating Unison as the only vendor meeting USTRANSCOM's specific needs. Interested parties can reach out to Terina Folsom at terina.a.folsom.civ@mail.mil or Katy Hall at katy.l.hall2.civ@mail.mil for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Terina Folsom
terina.a.folsom.civ@mail.mil
Katy Hall
katy.l.hall2.civ@mail.mil
Files
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Posted
JA Redacted.pdf
Jan 16, 2025, 1:05 PM UTC
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) seeks approval for a sole-source contract to procure a commercial web-based acquisition subscription service from Unison Virtual Acquisition Office, LLC. This service will provide 25 USTRANSCOM personnel with around-the-clock access to federal contracting news, resources, and updates, enhancing their ability to execute acquisition policies and practices effectively. The proposed contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) task order under the FedLINK Contract, with a base period of one year and four optional years, plus a potential six-month extension. The justification for using a brand-name service is based on market research conducted in December 2024, indicating that Unison is the only vendor that meets the agency's specific requirements. The contracting officer believes that a fair and reasonable price can be achieved through this agreement, emphasizing the essential nature of the services provided for USTRANSCOM's operational needs. This document outlines the rationale for the brand-name exception in accordance with FAR 16.505, highlighting that no comparable alternatives exist in the market.
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