Global XTools License

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation number is Q2551109014. The solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).Limited Source Justification 1. Nature and/or description of the action being approved. A limited source award to XtoolsPro 6.0 provider(s) because of: 1) continued past DOI experience with and 2) market research (using Google) shows a single alternate vendor who's estimated cost for the same product and quantity is almost $200,000 more costly. 2. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency's needs (including the estimated value). This is for a procurement of Xtool Pro version 6.0. The software are a set of GIS (Geographic Information System) tools that significantly extend the capabilities of ESRI ArcGIS desktop. 3. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements - 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). 5. A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited. From past DOI bureau experience with Xtools Pro 6.0 provider meet the technical requirements at a competitive cost. Comparisons were made with other equivalent brands and no equivalent software bundle meets or exceeds the capabilites of XtoolsPro. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular.This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The associated NAICS code for this solicitation is 518210 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (size standard: 1,000 employees). The solicitation document can be found on the NBC IDEAS-EC website http://ideasec.nbc.gov Offers are to be submitted electronically via the NBC IDEAS-EC website. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Ms. Jaime Mijares via email at [email protected], Telephone at (303) 969-2262. This is an open market procurement, for an NPS Global Xtools License. The cost is based on an estimated 1,200 ArcGIS users at 225 NPS locations.