SOLE SOURCE - COLTS SOFTWARE LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE
ID: N6660425Q0321Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (DE10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae0443599fab4123bd78cb7350248086/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for the renewal of software licenses and maintenance for the proprietary Colts application, owned by Avantix LLC. This procurement is essential for the continued operation of the SubHDR inventory configuration management and failure tracking system, which relies on over 20 years of critical configuration and maintenance records. The period of performance for this contract spans from May 16, 2025, to May 15, 2030, with multiple renewal options available through 2030. Interested parties must submit their quotations, including pricing and necessary identification details, by April 4, 2025, to Jennifer Vatousiou at jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Vatousiou
    (401) 832-5265
    (401) 832-4820
    jennifer.m.vatousiou.civ@us.navy.mil
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    II.D.ii. SAM Synopsis Sole Source Notice N6660425Q0321.pdf
    The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is issuing a combined synopsis and solicitation for the renewal of software licenses and maintenance for the Colts application, proprietary software owned by Avantix LLC. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order on a Sole Source basis due to the unique nature of the software, which is vital for the SubHDR inventory management and failure tracking system. The period of performance spans from May 16, 2025, to May 15, 2030, with multiple renewal options through 2030. This procurement is unrestricted and aligns with various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. Interested parties can submit quotations, stating prices, shipping details, and necessary identification numbers, by April 4, 2025. The sole-source justification is based on Avantix's unique capability to provide the required services without incurring substantial costs or delays for the Navy. Overall, this solicitation exemplifies the government’s approach to ensuring timely access to critical software services while adhering to procurement policies.
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