Software license subscriptions and support
ID: DOIGFBO250040Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide software license subscriptions and support for Quality Positioning Services (QPS) software modules. The procurement includes one-year subscriptions for various software products, such as Qinsy 9, Qimera 2, and Fledermaus 8, along with annual support services. These software tools are essential for the USGS's operations in geospatial data collection and analysis. Interested firms, particularly those classified as small businesses, including Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms, must respond with their company details and relevant performance history by May 26, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Travis Herberholz at therberholz@usgs.gov.

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    The U.S. Geological Survey is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gauge interest in providing software license subscriptions and support for Quality Positioning Services (QPS) software modules, under NAICS Code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services, with a small business threshold of $34 million. Interested firms must have a SAM Unique Identifier and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The required subscriptions include Qinsy 9, Qimera 2, and others, with deliverables being one-year licenses and support. Responses are sought from specific categories of small businesses, including Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms. Interested parties are requested to submit their company's details, relevant performance history, and their socioeconomic status by May 26, 2025. This announcement serves purely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, with any potential future solicitations to be posted publicly. The aim is to determine small business participation in the acquisition strategy.
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