Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source- Bentley Sofware
ID: 80NSSC24Q0077Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/79f51ca42a104731bf1ac6c719b0182a/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to award a sole source contract for Bentley software licenses and associated support services through its authorized Channel Partner, Carahsoft. The procurement will include essential software products such as Bentley AutoPIPE Advanced, MicroStation, and OpenBuildings Designer, which are critical for operations across multiple NASA centers. This contract will be structured as a firm-fixed price agreement with a 12-month base year and two optional years for maintenance services, utilizing NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities for consideration, although the final decision on competitive bidding will rest with NASA. For further inquiries, please refer to the official notice, as oral communications will not be accepted.

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    FY25 Synopsis - NOI to Sole Source Bentley Products (posting).pdf
    NASA's Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract for Bentley software licenses and associated support services for multiple NASA centers. The required software includes Bentley AutoPIPE Advanced, MicroStation, OpenBuildings Designer, and others. The contract, to be issued to Carahsoft as the exclusive provider under FAR 6.302-1, will encompass a 12-month base year with two optional years of maintenance services. This procurement will utilize NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services and will adhere to FAR Part 12 for commercial item acquisitions. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, organizations may submit their capabilities to NASA for consideration of competitive bidding. The final decision on whether to compete the acquisition rests with NASA. The notice emphasizes that oral communications will not be accepted in response to this announcement.
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