Notice of Intent to Sole Source to SmarTec, Inc.
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to issue a sole source procurement action for a cloud-hosted software solution developed by SmarTec, Inc., known as Okaya. This software is designed to handle and safeguard sensitive data while providing guidance to reduce stress for service members in high operational tempo roles, and it currently holds Investigational Review Board approval from the 711 Human Performance Wing and AFRL. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 513210, with a business size standard of $47 million, and the government will consider proposals from other firms that can demonstrate the capability to provide an equivalent solution within 7 days of this notice. Interested parties must submit their interest letters by April 23, 2025, to Paul Baraldi at paul.baraldi@spaceforce.mil, as the government retains discretion over the determination to compete this contract action.

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