Notice of Intent: Maximo Subscription and Support, NIST, Boulder, CO
ID: NB194000-25-00960Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Z1JZ)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf3ff2e4a50446c6a597f84e1f5bfe8d/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking a contractor to provide subscription and support services for IBM Maximo Asset Management as they transition to a new system, Nuvolo. The primary objectives include ensuring the operability of Maximo, performing necessary upgrades and testing, and adhering to IT security regulations throughout the project. This contract, which will be negotiated on a sole-source basis under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program, has an initial performance period of three months starting July 1, 2025, with the possibility of three additional three-month extensions. Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement by March 19, 2025, and can contact Shawn Borisow at shawn.borisow@nist.gov or 303-497-5432 for further details.

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    Shawn Borisow
    (303) 497-5432
    shawn.borisow@nist.gov
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    Notice of Intent with SOW.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Notice of Intent for a contract to provide support for IBM Maximo Asset Management as they transition to a new system, Nuvolo. The primary objectives include ensuring continued operability of Maximo, providing ongoing subscription and support services, and performing necessary upgrades and testing on NIST’s servers while adhering to IT security regulations. The contract is aimed at a sole-source negotiation with the current supplier, under the authority of the Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Program. The contract entails a firm-fixed price for an initial three-month performance period starting July 1, 2025, with three optional extensions of three months each, totaling a possible duration of one year. Contractors wishing to compete must present a capabilities statement by March 19, 2025. The scope of work includes upgrading the Maximo software, conducting bug fixes, and ensuring compliance with NIST’s IT security standards. Contractor personnel will be subject to stringent security requirements, including background checks and IT security training, to protect proprietary information throughout the project. This initiative demonstrates NIST's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency during the software transition.
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