Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract - ESRI
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 US Army has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri). This action aims to establish a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Enterprise Contract for Esri's ArcGIS software, professional services, and support for US Army and Department of War (DoW) geospatial operations. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to establish an Enterprise Contract providing the full suite of Esri Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software licenses, professional services, and support. This will facilitate U.S. Army and DoW geospatial operations, ensuring access to the established GIS standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- Response Date: April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET (for responses to the notice)
- Published: March 18, 2026
Rationale for Sole-Source
This action is pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing that Esri is the developer and sole proprietor of the ArcGIS software. ArcGIS is identified as the established GIS standard for the Department of War (DoW) and is critical for mission interoperability.
Additional Notes
This notice serves solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The determination not to compete this action rests solely at the discretion of the Government.