Software Licensing
ID: 52000PR260000810Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDSFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040)BALTIMORE, MD, 21226, USA

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Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, intends to award a sole-source contract to Allium US Holding LLC for software licensing related to Standards and Parts Management. This procurement aims to secure a web-based solution that provides 24/7 access to critical technical and engineering data, which is essential for the Coast Guard's operational requirements and timely decision-making. The estimated value of this contract is $235,100 for a 12-month subscription, and interested parties may direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Joshua Richardson at joshua.c.richardson2@uscg.mil. Responses to this notice must demonstrate the potential benefits of competition, although this is not a request for proposals.

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    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a sole-source procurement with Allium US Holding LLC (Accuris). The requirement is for a single web-based solution for Standards and Parts Management, providing 24/7 access to information in HTML format from a single internet login. The estimated value of this 12-month subscription-based contract is $235,100. The justification for selecting Allium US Holding LLC is based on the rationale that no other source can provide the comprehensive technical and engineering data and services, including online services, DVD subscriptions, and a deposit account for documents, all from a single location, which is critical for the USCG's mission requirements and short turnaround times. Market research was used to determine a fair and reasonable price.
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