Notice of Intent to Sole Source: ATALASOFT ANNUAL 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 USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) intends to issue a sole source award to Tungsten Automation Corporation DBA Atalasoft Inc. for annual maintenance of the FSIS Label Submission and Approval System (LSAS). This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements. Responses are due February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
FSIS requires annual maintenance, updates, and technical support for the Atalasoft DotImage SDK and its associated PDF Reader Add-On. These components are integral to the LSAS, a mission-critical online system used for tracking label applications and serving as a searchable database for products and establishments.
Technical Justification for Sole Source:
- System Integration: LSAS was developed using the Atalasoft DotImage SDK.
- Proprietary Functionality: The Atalasoft DotImage PDF Reader Add-On is essential for decoding PDF documents into raster images within the system.
- Exclusive Licensing: As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Tungsten Automation Corporation is the only authorized source for maintenance, security updates, and technical support for these proprietary software components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order anticipated)
- Duration: 12-month Base Year with potential for additional option periods.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to sole source. The Government will consider capability statements received from interested parties to determine if competition is feasible. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Capability statements must be submitted via email as a Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to angela.carey@usda.gov.