ESRI ArcGIS Software and Maintenance
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 Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has posted a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for the brand name acquisition of ESRI ArcGIS software and maintenance. This action is for the DCSA Program Executive Office (PEO) Personnel Security System (PSS) and is considered peculiar to one manufacturer, justifying a non-competitive procurement under FAR 8.405-6(b)(1).
Scope of Work
This justification covers the annual renewal of ESRI ArcGIS term software and maintenance for a 12-month subscription period from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. Key items include:
- ArcGIS Online Professional User Type Annual Subscription (Desktop Migration) Primary Maintenance (1)
- ArcGIS Online Professional User Type Annual Subscription (Desktop Migration) Secondary Maintenance (5)
- ArcGIS Enterprise Standard Up to Four Cores Maintenance (2)
- ArcGIS GIS Server Standard Additional Cores Maintenance (6)
- ArcGIS Developer Bundle Migration from ArcGIS Developer Premium Annual Subscription (2)
- ArcGIS Developer Bundle Migration from ArcGIS Developer Professional Annual Subscription (1)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order
- Duration: 12-month subscription (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027)
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Quantico, MD, United States
Evaluation
This is a limited source procurement based on the proprietary nature of the ESRI ArcGIS software and the difficulty of replacing it. Market research confirmed Esri, Inc. as the only source capable of providing these products and maintenance. The Contracting Officer determined the GSA contract represents the best value for this acquisition.
Additional Notes
Replacing the existing ESRI software would necessitate at least one year of development and six months of testing, incurring significant costs and over 1.5 years of work, which would lead to mission failure for the PEO PSS if not continued.