Intent to Sole Source Anark Software License Subscription
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYFLEET READINESS CENTERPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (8AN)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1676491614a84060a0a4a51b848aba62/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fleet Readiness Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Anark Corporation for a software license subscription essential for the Digital Data Center’s Model-Based Definition (MBD) project. This procurement involves a base year plus four additional years of subscription services, which include licensing, maintenance, and support for software that automates the flow of aircraft parts designs from Engineering to Manufacturing. Anark Corporation is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required software, which is proprietary and not available from any other source, emphasizing the critical nature of this procurement for the agency's operational needs. Interested parties may submit a capability statement within three calendar days of this notice to be considered for potential competitive procurement, with inquiries directed to Melinda Bowen at melinda.a.bowen.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Melinda Bowen
    melinda.a.bowen.civ@us.navy.mil
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