Notice of Intent to Sole Source to ESRI, Inc. for ESRI Arc Geographic Information System Mapping Software and Maintenance Support
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMCINCR

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f375ddac7d794f8b88402df399052139/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Installations - National Capital Region (MCI-NCR), intends to award a sole source contract to Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc. for the procurement of ESRI Arc Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping software and maintenance support. This acquisition is essential for the United States Training and Education Command, as the ArcGIS software is the authorized mapping tool within the Department of Defense and is uniquely compatible with the Range Managers Tool Kit (RMTK), which is critical for range management and safety protocols. The contract is valued at an undisclosed amount for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and interested parties may submit capability statements to Michael Bogatyr at michael.bogatyr@usmc.mil for consideration, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Bogatyr
    michael.bogatyr@usmc.mil
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    FAR Subpart 8.4 Limited Sources Justification Redacted.docx
    This memorandum justifies limiting sources for the acquisition of Arc Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and analytics software maintenance for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Training & Education Command (TECOM), Range and Safety Design Section. The acquisition, conducted by the Department of the Navy, Headquarters Marine Corps, Installation and Logistics (HQMC, I&L) Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA), is valued at $XXXX for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The justification is based on the fact that Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) is the sole-source provider of ArcGIS software and its maintenance support due to proprietary rights, exclusive licensing agreements, and the software's unique compatibility with the Range Managers Tool Kit (RMTK) which is required by Marine Corps Orders. ArcGIS is the authorized mapping software in the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Navy (DON). This limited source justification ensures continued operation and support for critical range management and safety protocols within the Marine Corps. The government will continue to monitor the market for future solutions.
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