Notice of Intent to Sole Source for SAFRAN Risk Mangement Software
ID: 89243224PEM000022Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFEM-IDAHOIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e167f242078041479a778b469313444d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy, Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID), intends to issue a sole source contract to Safran Software Solutions, LLC for the procurement of three licenses of the SAFRAN Risk Management software, along with a two-year maintenance and support plan. This acquisition, totaling $33,366, is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5 for simplified purchasing due to the software's unique compatibility with Primavera P6 Professional scheduling and Excel, which are essential for effective cost, schedule, and risk analysis on project work. The decision is based on market research confirming that alternative software options do not meet critical requirements, including IT compliance and necessary functionalities, thereby ensuring continued compliance and support for ongoing and future project management needs within the department. Interested parties may submit a capability statement to Mary Bates at batesme@id.doe.gov by the specified deadline of three calendar days from the notice publication.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mary Bates
    (208) 541-3304
    batesme@id.doe.gov
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    FAR 13 Sole Source for Certain Commercial Items_Final.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho Operations Office is seeking approval for a sole source contract with Safran Software Solutions, LLC for the procurement of three licenses of the SAFRAN Risk Manager software along with a two-year maintenance and support plan, totaling $33,366. This decision, justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5 for simplified purchasing, is based on the software's unique compatibility with Primavera P6 Professional scheduling and Excel, essential for effective cost, schedule, and risk analysis on project work. The justification outlines that alternative software fails to meet critical requirements, such as IT compliance, long-term support, and functionalities integral to the project, including joint risk simulation and aligning with DOE standards. The document also discusses the results of market research confirming the exclusive suitability of SAFRAN, as other potential solutions are inadequate or incompatible with necessary systems. The proposal aims to ensure continued compliance, support, and functionality vital for ongoing and future project management needs within the department.
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