License & service maintenance: IBM Rational DOORS Requirements Management Software

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Family Floating Software licenses and associated service maintenance. The government is procuring 18 licenses.

• CLIN 0001: IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Family Floating SW

• Part #: E075NLL

• Quantity: 18

• Passport Advantage Number: 3066459

• Software application provides capabilities to define and manage requirements in systems and software engineering projects.

• Period of Performance: Contract Award through March 31, 2027.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Offer Due Date: June 8, 2026, 03:00 PM Local Time.

• Questions Deadline: June 8, 2026.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (PSM).

• Evaluation: Quotes will be assessed for price and technical factors. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541519

• Size Standard: USD 34,000,000.00

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference and in full text, including those related to payment instructions, invoicing, and unique item identification.

• Contact Information for questions: Stefan Kitzinger (stefan.b.kitzinger.civ@us.navy.mil, 215-614-9052).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Brand Name Justification for Simplified Acquisitions, specifically for a renewal of the IBM Rational Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) software maintenance and licenses. The software is used by NSWC Philadelphia's Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Labs for requirements management in systems and software engineering projects. The justification outlines the need for this specific software due to its current support of active operational activities, its role in ensuring uninterrupted workflow and continuity of fleet operations, and its alignment with the Navy's Continuity of Operations Policy (COOP).

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it indicates a sole-source justification for a brand-name software renewal. It highlights the critical nature of the IBM Rational DOORS software for ongoing naval engineering activities and fleet readiness. The market survey section suggests that identifying comparable alternatives that meet the government's firm, salient requirements without substantial cost duplication has been unsuccessful. This implies that any future opportunities related to this software or its support may be limited to the incumbent or require a strong justification for an alternative solution.