25-SIMACQ-BD3-0042_GovtContract Reporter
ID: N6339425Q0026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING OFFICERPORT HUENEME, CA, 93043-5007, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM PRODUCTS: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7H20)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3fd543b6cb4548d6b3bd8795a9d7831c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Port Hueneme, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of a legal research database, identified as Part Number 10040438, VitalLaw. The objective is to assess market capabilities and gather technical information to inform future procurement strategies, which may include a sole source contract. This procurement is crucial for ensuring access to comprehensive legal research tools that support the Navy's operational and legal requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their company information, capabilities, and cost estimates by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on February 19, 2025, to the primary contact, Rene Valdivia, at rene.e.valdivia.civ@us.navy.mil, or the secondary contact, Arthur Wynn, at arthur.p.wynn3.civ@us.navy.mil. Please note that this notice does not imply any binding commitment to issue contracts or availability of funds.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, issued a Sources Sought Notice on February 14, 2025, to conduct market research for the procurement of a legal research database, specifically Part Number 10040438, VitalLaw. The intention is to assess capabilities within the market and gather technical information to guide future procurement strategies, potentially through a sole source contract. Interested parties are requested to provide company information, capabilities, cost estimates, and feedback on feasibility. The market research will inform whether the requirement may be set aside for small businesses or pursued through full competition. Submissions must be received by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on February 19, 2025. The Government will not compensate for information provided in response to this notice, and no binding commitment to issue contracts is implied. This notice does not represent a solicitation or availability of funds for contractual efforts.
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