SimCentric SAF-TAC and SAF-COR software licenses for the West Point Simulation Center at the United States Military Academy
ID: W81NTL0012283885Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2f385d493fcd4010815c969ab5f6b4f3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense is seeking qualified small businesses to provide SimCentric SAF-TAC and SAF-COR software licenses for the West Point Simulation Center at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. This procurement aims to establish a contract for software licenses spanning five years, from June 2, 2025, to June 1, 2030, contingent upon receiving sufficient responses from at least two small businesses to support a set-aside. The software is critical for simulation training and operational readiness at the academy, and the government encourages participation from small businesses across various socioeconomic categories to enhance competition. Interested parties should contact Dennis Cook at dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil for further details, as this notice serves solely for information and planning purposes without any commitment to future solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dennis Cook
    dennis.j.cook8.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Sources Sought Notice - (MICC June 21) SAF-TAC and SAF-COR.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the U.S. Government for the procurement of SimCentric SAF-TAC and SAF-COR software licenses for the West Point Simulation Center at the United States Military Academy. This notice aims to determine if two or more qualified small businesses can provide necessary information for a potential small business set-aside contract. The notice emphasizes that it serves only informational and planning purposes, without commitment for future solicitation. The requirement includes various software subscription licenses spanning five years, from June 2, 2025, to June 1, 2030, with quantities specified for each item. Small businesses across different socioeconomic categories are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities and interest in competing as primary contractors or potential collaborators through subcontracting arrangements. Respondents must include details such as firm information, experience with similar contracts, commercial availability of items, and suggestions to enhance competition and requirements. The anticipated NAICS code is 513210, and a potential quantity of licenses over the contract period is outlined. The document stresses the importance of competitive bidding, intending to foster participation from small business entities.
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