Notice of Intent for SAS Software Licenses
ID: 70US0925R70092630Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS SECRET SERVICEU S SECRET SERVICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20223, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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/2cf2dc10328e4dc3b3a189393b5104c3/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Secret Service (USSS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, intends to award a sole source delivery order for SAS Software Licenses to Executive Information Systems, LLC. This procurement includes licenses for SAS Analytics and SAS/ETS for ten users each, along with annual maintenance, supporting the Office of Human Resources' Workforce Planning Division. The software is critical for the USSS's analytical operations, and the justification for selecting Executive Information Systems as the sole source is based on their status as the only authorized reseller of the required software. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit written evidence of capability by 10:00 AM ET on February 24, 2025, to Theresa Williams at theresa.williams@usss.dhs.gov, as phone submissions are not accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Theresa Williams
    (202) 406-6213
    theresa.williams@usss.dhs.gov
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    LSJ_Brand_Name_Below_SAT FAR 8.4 FY25-0010 signed_Redacted.pdf
    The U.S. Secret Service (USSS), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking approval for a limited-sources justification to procure SAS Software licenses from Executive Information Systems, LLC (EIS) through a General Services Administration (GSA) order. This justification, designated LSJ No: FY25-0010, is based on the need for specific brand name software unique to EIS, as they are the sole authorized reseller. The procurement request includes ten licenses for SAS Software, specifically for SAS Analytics Pro and SAS/ETS, along with associated annual maintenance. This procurement aligns with FAR 8.405-6 regulations governing the solicitation of Federal Supply Schedule contractors. The document asserts the necessity to limit the sources due to the proprietary nature of the product, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition protocols while ensuring the USSS has access to essential analytical tools for their operations.
    Notice of Intent to Sole Source for SAS Software.pdf
    The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source delivery order to Executive Information Systems for SAS Software Licenses, as per FAR 13.106-(1)(b)(1). This procurement supports the Office of Human Resources (HUM)/Workforce Planning Division (WPL) and spans a Base Year plus four Option Years. The required software includes SAS Analytics for ten users, SAS/ETS for ten users, and additional SAS access for users, with annual maintenance entailed. The justification for selecting Executive Information Systems as the sole source is included in the file. Interested parties that believe they could meet the requirements must submit written evidence of capability by 10:00 AM ET on February 24, 2025, to the specified email address, as phone submissions are not accepted. The relevant NAICS code is 541519, identifying it as a service related to computing. This notice fulfills the synopsis requirement while indicating that no competitive bidding will occur unless a qualified alternate source is identified.
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