INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE for U.S. Army West Point GRADE SCOPE Online Platform
ID: W911SD-25-R-0005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

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/a4392e8a911b45368c12a76919dd7fae/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, intends to award a sole-source contract for the GRADE SCOPE online platform to TURNITIN Holdings. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling the specific needs of the USCC Cadet Student Body, Faculty, and Staff, as the platform is deemed essential for their educational requirements. The contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source is available to meet the agency's needs. Interested parties can reach out to Ignacio Cordova at Ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil or call 520-687-8204 for further information, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ignacio Cordova
    (520) 687-8204
    Ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil
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