Software support & maintenence

The Naval Special Warfare Command intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to SOFware LLC, 2888 Loker Ave East, Carlsbad, CA. 92010 to provide software support and access to updates of the FORGE assessment and selection software. The software was previously purchased and is currently in use within system infrastructure. The support described shall be procured for three years (Base + 2 option period ) from Nov 1, 2017 to Oct 31, 2020 In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)13.106-1 (b)(1)(i): "Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available". SOFware LLC is the proprietary developer and sole distributer of FORGE assessment and selection software and the only firm authorized to provide technical support, maintenance, and updates on the software products. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 511210 with a small business size of $38.5M. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however all interested parties are invited to submit a statement of technical capability. All responses shall be submitted to the Government point of contact at the email address shown below. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Government Point of Contact: Tina M. Ford, Contract Specialist, [email protected]. Telephone 757-862-9468. All responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm, 31 Oct 17. Verification of receipt of electronic transmission is the sole responsibility of the contractor.