Sole Source Notice ESI North America, Inc. ProCAST Software
ID: 832571784Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/2e1268a6c9364ce4bf5991a1b04a733a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract with ESI North America, Inc. for the procurement of ProCAST software, which is critical for simulating various phases of the casting process used in the production of military components such as propellers and propulsors. This proprietary software has been in use for over a decade on the Naval network, and its continued operation is essential for maintaining the production of these specific military components. Interested companies are invited to submit a capability statement by April 4, 2025, as the contract falls under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), which allows for competition limitations due to the exclusive capabilities of ESI North America, Inc. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Betty A. Burris at betty.a.burris4.civ@mail.il or Amber Analla at amber.m.analla.civ@mail.mil.

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Mar 28, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with ESI North America, Inc. for the ProCAST casting simulation software. This software simulates various phases of the casting process, is currently utilized on the Naval network, and is essential for producing specific military components like propellers and propulsors. ESI is the only source for this proprietary software, which has been in use for over a decade, necessitating the update to ensure continuity of operations. The planned contract falls under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), allowing for competition limitations due to the exclusive capability of the vendor. Interested companies must submit a capability statement by April 4, 2025. Following the contract's prior single-source acquisition, the incumbent company is classified as a large business. The summary also mentions DISA’s home page for additional information on requirements and acquisition strategies. The context surrounds streamlined acquisition procedures for critical defense software in compliance with federal regulations.
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