Limited Competition- Esprit Software Maintenance
ID: W15QKN25Q1726Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/36ecbb659cdb467ea9a7538658d80168/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, intends to issue a Request for Quote for the renewal of maintenance services for Esprit Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software. This procurement is a sole source requirement, specifically directed to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc., the sole creator, developer, and distributor of the Esprit CAM software, emphasizing the necessity of these services for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-Armament Center. The resultant purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price commercial order with a performance period of 12 months. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Kadeem Edwards at kadeem.a.edwards.civ@army.mil or Kim M. Potempa Niedosik at kim.m.potempaniedosik.civ@army.mil, with the understanding that this synopsis does not constitute a request for quotes or a commitment by the U.S. Government.

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    Limiting-Competition Esprit Software Final Redacted.pdf1.pdf
    This document serves as a justification for a sole-source contract action by the government, confirming that the anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on a price analysis. The certification asserts the accuracy and completeness of the justification and emphasizes that proceeding with this sole-source acquisition is in the government's best interest. It also highlights the necessity for limiting competition, subject to funding availability, and confirms that the requested services or supplies have received the necessary authorization for procurement. Overall, this serves to streamline the contracting process while ensuring compliance with fiscal and procurement standards.
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