Notice of Intent to Sole Source to ESRI, Inc. for ESRI Arc Geographic Information System Mapping Software and Maintenance Support
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Installations - National Capital Region, intends to award a sole-source contract to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for the provision of ESRI Arc Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping software and maintenance support. This procurement is essential for the operational management of Marine Corps training areas, ensuring compliance with Marine Corps Orders through geospatial analysis and software maintenance from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Market research has confirmed that ESRI is the exclusive provider of ArcGIS software and maintenance, making this procurement strategy the best value for the government. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Lauren Frey at lauren.e.frey.civ@usmc.mil by November 12, 2024, at 1100 Eastern Time for consideration.

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    This memorandum documents the justification for a limited sources procurement for Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and analytics software maintenance for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Training and Education Command. The acquisition, led by the Department of the Navy through HQMC Installation and Logistics, seeks a sole-source contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), the exclusive provider of ArcGIS software and maintenance. ArcGIS is essential for the operational management of Marine Corps training areas, supporting geospatial analysis and ensuring compliance with Marine Corps Orders. The required services include maintenance of various ArcGIS software products from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The justification emphasizes that no other sources can meet the unique and highly specialized needs of the USMC due to the proprietary nature of the software and exclusive licensing agreements with ESRI. Market research confirmed ESRI’s sole-source status for GIS software maintenance for federal customers, validating the need for this procurement strategy. This action represents the best value to the government, ensuring continued operational capability and adherence to safety and efficiency standards within the Marine Corps training environment, while monitoring the market for future procurement opportunities.
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