BAE Systems SOCET GXP and SOCET SET Licenses, Software Support, and Maintenance
ID: 141011-24-0073Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/2554e3cdbf594698ad1c08ff4e98d61b/view
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    The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole-source contract to BAE Systems Information for specialized software licenses and maintenance. The BAE Systems SOCET GXP and SOCET SET software are crucial for NOAA's congressionally mandated surveys of the National Shoreline, enabling accurate 3D mapping and ensuring the safety of navigation. These software tools are proprietary and essential for the agency's Remote Sensing Division to maintain data integrity. Firms with comparable offerings may submit documentation to compete, while registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for awarded contractors. Contact Shelley Neubert for more information.

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    Shelley Neubert
    (816) 426-2066
    shelley.neubert@noaa.gov
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