PKWare Software Maintenance Support
ID: 832572427-1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL83SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e6ac37be18946f1be51cfefaf34c664/view
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    Description

    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract with PKWare, Inc. for annual software maintenance support of its PKZip and PK Encrypt products, which are critical for DISA's mainframe operations. This contract will ensure continued support for existing PKWare licenses and accommodate potential additional licenses due to hardware upgrades or increased demand. The embedded nature of PKWare software within DISA's operations necessitates this sole-source approach, as transitioning to another vendor would incur significant unbudgeted costs. Interested parties may submit their capabilities, but proposals will not be accepted as this notice is not a solicitation. The contract's base period of performance is from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with inquiries directed to Stephanie Markus at stephanie.r.markus.civ@mail.mil or Lisa Pregartner at lisa.pregartner2.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Markus
    (667) 891-4956
    stephanie.r.markus.civ@mail.mil
    Lisa Pregartner
    lisa.pregartner2.civ@mail.mil
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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PKWare, Inc. for annual software maintenance of PKZip and PK Encrypt products, essential for DISA’s mainframe operations. This contract will support existing PKWare licenses and allow for potential additional licenses due to hardware upgrades or increased demand. The period of performance for the base year is from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. PKWare is the sole manufacturer and provider of support for its software, having exclusive rights to the source code, making it indispensable for DISA's applications. The justification for a sole-source contract is rooted in the embedded nature of PKWare software within DISA's operations, where switching to another vendor would lead to significant unbudgeted costs. Companies believing they can offer similar services are encouraged to submit their capabilities, but proposals from them will not be accepted since this notice is not a solicitation. The current contract with PKWare is firm fixed price, with a performance period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. The action aligns with federal procurement regulations permitting limited competition due to unique qualifications of a vendor.
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