Enterprise Support for Exist
Type: Special Notice
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - FSIWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/436d2fcd68554f1dac86522c5659008b/view
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the Foreign Service Institute's Office of the Historian, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with eXist Solutions GmbH for enterprise support related to the maintenance and development of applications integral to U.S. foreign policy documentation. The procurement aims to secure specialized services, including the management of proprietary technologies such as eXist and TEI Publisher, which are essential for the continuity and security of FSI/OH’s operations. The total funding for this initiative is approximately $538,447, and interested vendors may submit a capabilities statement by September 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST to Antonio Taylor at TaylorAM2@state.gov. This opportunity is being conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and is not open for competitive bidding.

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    Antonio Taylor
    (771) 204-7526
    TaylorAM2@state.gov
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    FSI OH eXist Support - Sole Source Justification - 9.6.2024 - (002)_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of State (DoS) seeks to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to eXist Solutions GmbH for enterprise support related to the Foreign Service Institute's Office of the Historian (FSI/OH). This action is justified under FAR Part 13.501(a)(1)(ii) for other than full and open competition due to eXist's unique qualifications in maintaining the HSG website, which is integral to the official documentation of U.S. foreign policy. The required services, totaling $538,447, include maintenance and development of applications based on proprietary technologies such as eXist and TEI Publisher, both crucial for FSI/OH's operations. Despite prior efforts to solicit multiple bids, market research indicated that eXist Solutions GmbH is the only firm with the necessary expertise to support these specialized tools, particularly in the XQuery programming language and the management of XML data. The agency has committed to monitoring industry developments to encourage future competition and will issue further requests for information before the contract's conclusion. This single-source award is essential for sustaining the continuity and security of FSI/OH’s services.
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