Cargomax Software Support/Maintenance Renewal

The document outlines the critical need for continued support of the CargoMax software, essential for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) agency missions. CargoMax enables 107 MSC ships to safely load and off-load cargo and maintain vessel stability, which is crucial for Navy operations and national security. The software provides real-time stability, stress, and cargo loading calculations, with each vessel having a unique and proprietary stability model. This procurement ensures the integrity and availability of the software, including validated updates, management of vessel-specific configuration changes, and secure data distribution. Replacing CargoMax is deemed fiscally irresponsible due to the immense cost of redeveloping stability models, revalidating loading conditions, and retraining personnel, which would lead to multi-million-dollar expenditures, operational disruption, and unacceptable safety risks.

This government solicitation, HC102826R0031, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the renewal of CargoMax Software Support and Herbert-ABS Secure FTP Data Maintenance, as well as CargoMax Software Maintenance. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 513210 and a size standard of $47,000,000. The offer due date is May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The period of performance for the software support is from the date of award through February 10, 2027. The document outlines detailed clauses and provisions, including those related to unique item identification, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), points of contact, contract closeout procedures, and methods for submitting credits to DISA. It also includes sections on required shipping label information and emphasizes that DISA's contract terms take precedence over vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions. Accessibility standards (Section 508) for ICT are also incorporated, specifically for software applications.