ESRI Licenses
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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 Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Fort Huachuca Division, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract for ESRI licenses for the ArcGIS suite of products. This action is based on the determination that Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. is the only source capable of providing these specialized licenses. Interested parties may submit capability statements by April 22, 2026, at 08:00 AM Arizona Time, to demonstrate their ability to provide these services.
Purpose & Scope
This notice serves as a declaration of intent to award a sole-source contract to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for the procurement of ESRI licenses. These licenses are essential for the Army's use of the ESRI suite of ArcGIS (Geographic Information System) products, particularly to support their training and curricula operations. The sole-source justification cites the unique and highly specialized nature of ESRI as the only capable provider, under authorities 41 U.S.C. 1901(e)(2), 10 U.S.C. 2304(g), and FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B).
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Special Notice)
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Place of Performance: Fort Huachuca, Arizona
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government invites interested parties to express their interest and provide a capability statement. Submissions must present clear and convincing evidence that competition for these ESRI licenses would be advantageous to the Government. All information received will be used solely for planning and market research purposes. The Government will not compensate for the preparation of submitted information, nor will it acknowledge receipt or provide evaluation notifications.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Deadline: April 22, 2026, 08:00 AM Arizona Time
- Contact: Felisa Cope (felisa.m.cope.civ@army.mil)
- Published Date: April 17, 2026