Intent to Purchase VOIP Informacast Software Subscription with Yearly Software Maintenance.
ID: SS_REQ1137587Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/106a63ad9eb94b408d3a153c59ee0cbe/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to procure a subscription for the VOIP Informacast Software along with yearly software maintenance. This procurement aims to secure a renewal of the InformaCast Mobile and Maintenance Subscription for over 1,000 endpoints, which is critical for broadcasting emergency information to USDA operational staff efficiently. The software, provided exclusively by Singlewire Software Company, is essential for maintaining compliance with Multi-Factor Authentication standards and ensuring uninterrupted service within the USDA's VoIP communication system. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their Statements of Capability to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov by September 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, as this notice serves as market research rather than a request for competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Latisha Hollman
    latisha.a.hollman@usda.gov
    Files
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    2024 07 24 - Informacast MFA - Brand Name Justification.odt
    The USDA seeks to issue a brand-specific order for procuring Singlewire Informacast Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), which is essential for its VoIP communication system within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) containment labs. The current version of Informacast in use is not compliant with MFA standards, prompting the need for an upgrade. This purchase will ensure sufficient licenses for all existing MRP VoIP devices, with an expected execution period starting around August 1, 2024. The justification for this brand-name acquisition falls under FAR 16.505(a)(4), as Singlewire is the sole vendor capable of providing software integrated with the USDA’s Cisco VoIP system. A contracting officer has verified that the anticipated costs will be fair and reasonable, leveraging the NASA SEWP contracts and ensuring competitive pricing through a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. As no other vendors can meet the specific requirements for this software, no further actions are anticipated to promote competition for future acquisitions. All signing authorities have approved the justification, affirming its accuracy and completeness.
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