Sole Source to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Salesforce Software and Integration Support per attachments
ID: N61331-26-Q-KS11Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9b600343bfbd4c438ab7bad1810ba793/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Panama City, Florida, intends to award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Salesforce software and integration support. This procurement aims to acquire specific Salesforce products, including Public Sector Foundation and Government Cloud Plus - Defense, which are essential for the command's operational needs and are deemed the only viable solution following an analysis of alternatives. The justification for this sole source award is based on the unique capabilities of Carahsoft as the sole provider of Salesforce software for Department of Defense implementation, ensuring timely delivery and avoiding significant delays and costs associated with alternative solutions. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Kaitlin Summerville at kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil, with all quotes and supporting documents due by the specified close date.

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    Kaitlin Summerville
    kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil
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    B8 Redacted SSJ.pdf
    This Sole Source Justification outlines the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division's (NSWC PCD) intent to award a firm fixed-price contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Salesforce management software and integration support. The acquisition, conducted via simplified procedures, is for specific Salesforce products including Public Sector Foundation, Government Cloud Plus - Defense, Salesforce Shield, Employee Experience for Public Sector, CRM Analytics for Public Sector Solutions, COMPASS-1, TaskRay Standard, and Expert Onboarding. The justification for a sole source award is based on 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), citing Carahsoft as the sole provider of Salesforce software for DoD implementation and Salesforce as the only solution capable of meeting the command's requirements expeditiously following an analysis of alternatives. The Contracting Officer determined this to be the best value, avoiding significant delays and costs associated with alternative software. Market research confirmed Carahsoft as the only source able to fulfill the government's needs.
    C12. Clauses-Supply.pdf
    This government file outlines various federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses pertinent to federal government solicitations, covering deliveries, payment procedures, and contract clauses. Key sections detail F.O.B. terms, electronic submission of payment requests, and numerous contract clauses addressing topics such as executive compensation, System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance, safeguarding contractor information systems, and prohibitions on contracting with certain entities (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, inverted domestic corporations). The document also includes specific instructions for invoicing, government points of contact for contract administration, and policies regarding hours of operation, holiday schedules, and the use of Navy support contractors for official contract files. Evaluation factors for award prioritize best value, considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance, with a specific emphasis on the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
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