Notice of Intent to Sole Source - USDA-ITSD-NIFA; CuadraSTAR Software Maintenance Support and License Renewal
ID: 1232SA24Q0015Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/df97c0012c2b4c988523cd255cd3b9ac/view
Timeline
    Description

    Sources Sought Notification for CuadraSTAR Software Maintenance Support and License Renewal. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking information for the procurement of CuadraSTAR Software Maintenance Support and License Renewal. This software is used to support the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Interested vendors are invited to submit a response by 12:00pm ET on 22 December 2023. The response should include organization details, capability statement, and certification of Authorized Reseller status. No proprietary or sensitive information should be included in the response. The USDA reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any future solicitation(s).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacob Toft
    jacob.toft@usda.gov
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