Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Instant Technologies
ID: N6523626QE042Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNIWC ATLANTICNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9f1ced80b3dd436db12aee2c24b2379d/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for the renewal of support and maintenance for Instant Technologies Team Sessions software. This procurement aims to secure one year of support for various Team Sessions components, including multiple enclaves and a plug-in, with a performance period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The software is critical for facilitating communication and collaboration within the Navy's operational framework. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by 2:00 p.m. EST on December 17, 2025, to Jessica Neves at jessica.l.neves.civ@us.navy.mil, as the government will consider responses to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

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    Jessica Neves
    jessica.l.neves.civ@us.navy.mil
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