BAE Systems SOCET SET and SOCET GXP Support, Maintenance, and License
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), intends to award a sole source purchase order to BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. for SOCET GXP and SOCET SET software licenses and support renewal. This presolicitation notice is for market research purposes to determine if other firms can meet the proprietary requirements. Responses are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
NOAA NGS requires BAE Systems' proprietary SOCET GXP and SOCET SET software for its unique photogrammetric mapping tools. This software is critical for:
- 3D mapping environment: Utilizing film-based or digital cameras, LIDAR, or multispectral sensor datasets.
- Real-time 3D visualization: Assessing and mapping coastlines, FAA obstructions, and airspaces.
- Rapid and accurate aero triangulation: Essential for coastal mapping data processing and quality control. The software is proprietary, and BAE Systems is the sole vendor manufacturing and distributing these licenses and providing maintenance services. Without these licenses, NOAA would be unable to review and process coastal mapping data, impacting data integrity and distribution to other contractors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intended Sole Source Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing)
- Response Due: March 17, 2026
- Published: March 2, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The sole source determination is based on BAE Systems being the only vendor that manufactures and distributes the required SOCET GXP and SOCET SET software licenses. The software's source code is proprietary, making BAE Systems uniquely qualified to provide the product, licenses, and maintenance services.
Action Items
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this notice. Such submissions will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Oral communications are not acceptable.