D--SIM TOOL SOFTWARE UPDATE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Acquisition Management Division, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price Purchase Order to ISIMS LLC for a SIM Tool Software Update. This update will integrate existing software with updated GOMOS2020 metocean data. Interested sources who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a capability statement by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves updating the existing SIM Tool Software. Key components include:
- Incorporating updates to software previously purchased under contracts E17PX00030 (2017) and 140E0118P0013 (2019).
- Integrating updated GOMOS2020 metocean data, which was purchased in 2025 under contract 140E0124P0015.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole-Source Intent)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated six months
- NAICS Code: 541690
- Set-Aside: Sole-source to ISIMS LLC
- Capability Statement Due: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 11, 2026
Eligibility / Evaluation
This is a sole-source announcement under FAR 13.106(b). ISIMS LLC is identified as the only source capable of providing the required updates and support due to the proprietary nature of their GOMOS Metocean Data Software and SIM for GOM Platforms Software. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Information from capability statements will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Submission & Contact
Interested sources must submit a written capability statement via email to Michelle Potter (michelle.potter@bsee.gov). The subject line of the email must include "140E0126Q0015". Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned.