Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition - Symphony Software Licenses
ID: 47QTCB23Q0001Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONFEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICEGSA/FAS ITC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION OPERATIONS, INTERAGENCY CONTRACTSWASHINGTON, DC, 20405, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7F20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/94283fff946340aebb13cfb17fe63c25/view
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    Description

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to award a sole source contract to Apex Logic, Inc. for the procurement of Symphony Procurement Suite Licenses, which are essential for automating pre-award proposal management, source selection, and evaluation processes under the GSA Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) program. The Symphony software, developed exclusively by Apex Logic, Inc., is critical for the GSA's operations, having previously demonstrated significant time and labor savings, and is necessary as an interim solution until the transition to the enterprise-wide CALM system is completed. The estimated firm-fixed-price contract is valued at $828,000.00 for a base year and two option periods, with inquiries directed to Isaiah Wilcox at isaiah.wilcox@gsa.gov or by phone at 202-820-7338.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Isaiah Wilcox
    (202) 820-7338
    isaiah.wilcox@gsa.gov
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    Acq_Plan_Attch_F_-_Alliant_3_J_A.pdf
    This document is a sole source justification for the General Services Administration (GSA) to award a contract to Apex Logic, Inc. for Symphony Procurement Suite Licenses. The software is required to support the GSA Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) program, automating pre-award proposal management, source selection, and evaluation processes. Apex Logic, Inc. is the exclusive owner and developer of the Symphony software and is a certified Woman-Owned HubZone small business. The estimated firm-fixed-price contract is valued at $828,000.00 for a base year and two option periods. GSA previously used Symphony for other programs, experiencing significant time and labor savings. The justification for a sole source award is based on the proprietary nature of the software, the contractor's HUBZone certification, and the lack of other viable commercial off-the-shelf solutions identified through market research. GSA plans to eventually transition to its enterprise-wide CALM system, but Symphony is needed as an interim solution due to CALM's current lack of full functionality.
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