Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Support Services for TCI & DPOMS
ID: 52800PR250008226Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDC5I DIVISION 2 KEARNEYSVILLEKEARNEYSVILLE, WV, 25430, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/83626d2dd1c948389991b07a519b7d55/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's C5I Service Center, is issuing a special notice regarding a proposed sole-source contract for support services related to their Time Control Industrial (TCI) and Depot Management (DPOM) systems. The contract is intended to be awarded to Heuristic Management Systems Inc. (HMS Software) due to the proprietary nature of their software, which necessitates that only HMS can provide the required support, upgrades, and maintenance. This procurement is critical for ensuring the continued functionality and enhancement of the Coast Guard's software systems, which are vital for operational efficiency. Interested vendors are invited to submit their qualifications in writing to the designated contacts, Brianna Riffle and Mark Rushing, by 10:00 AM ET on April 7, 2025, as this notice is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and emphasizes written communication only.

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    The U.S. Coast Guard's C5I Service Center is issuing a special notice for a proposed sole-source contract to provide remote support services for software enhancements related to their Time Control Industrial (TCI) and Depot Management (DPOM) systems. The contract, anticipated to be awarded on 10 April 2025 to Heuristic Management Systems Inc. (HMS Software), emphasizes the proprietary nature of the software, indicating that only HMS can deliver the required support and upgrades due to its unique technology. The notice outlines a request for expressions of interest from responsible sources, inviting them to submit their qualifications to the contract specialists by 9 April 2025. It clarifies that this is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and encourages communication exclusively through written submissions. The primary objective of this document is to inform stakeholders about the impending contract award process and to solicit input from other potential vendors while underscoring the exclusive capability of HMS to meet the Coast Guard's specific software needs.
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