7A--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS Analytical Control Facility) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source purchase order to Avid Technology, Inc. for essential software and hardware renewals. This procurement covers Media Composer Perpetual 1-Year Updates + Elite Support Plan RENEWAL, Avid Advantage, Avid NEXIS | E4 120TB, and ExpertPlus with Hardware Renewal. The purpose is to maintain critical video editing capabilities for national USFWS and DOI level projects. Responses from interested parties are due by March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for the renewal of proprietary Avid software licenses and hardware support. Specifically, it includes:
- Media Composer Perpetual 1-Year Updates + Elite Support Plan RENEWAL
- Avid Advantage
- Avid NEXIS | E4 120TB
- ExpertPlus with Hardware Renewal These items are crucial for editing videos using existing Avid systems and supporting ongoing projects within the USFWS and Department of the Interior.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order
- Acquisition Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) for purchases under $250,000.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7A20 (Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License)
- NAICS Code: 513210 ($47M size standard)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Notice Published: February 25, 2026
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time
Rationale for Sole Source
The justification for this sole source award is that Avid Technology, Inc. is the sole manufacturer providing the necessary technical assistance and support for their proprietary software and hardware. This support is essential for the government's existing Avid video editing systems and to ensure continuity for ongoing projects. The agency has determined that no other supplies or services will satisfy these specific requirements.
Action for Industry
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must identify their interest and capability to respond within three calendar days of the notice's publication. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jack Skogen at jack_skogen@fws.gov. Please reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence.