Notice of Intent to Sole Source Bentley Subscription Licenses
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Bentley Systems Inc. for Bentley subscription licenses. This procurement is for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software essential for ongoing USACE engineering design projects, ensuring compatibility with existing systems. Responses from interested parties capable of providing these services are due by February 19, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
This Special Notice announces CEHNC's intent to award a sole-source contract to Bentley Systems Inc. for an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) covering Bentley software products. The requirement stems from the need to maintain and expand existing Bentley licenses to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC)'s critical engineering design projects. The sole-source justification is based on the necessity for software compatible with current systems and output data.
Scope of Work
The effort involves the acquisition and renewal of Bentley software licenses for a two-year period (Base Year + Option Year 1). Key software categories include:
- ProjectWise: For document management, collaboration, and digital project management across USACE, with a planned migration to ProjectWise Cloud.
- Design Authoring Platforms: Licenses for MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBridge Designer, OpenCities, OpenPlant Modeler, OpenRail Designer, and OpenSite Designer. Usage is projected at 50% of CY 2025 levels for the Base Year and 25% for Option Year 1.
- Design Analysis Tools: A range of engineering tools such as OpenGround, EasyPower, GeoStudio, and LeapFrog. The contractor will be responsible for renewing access to all currently used applications and providing future released or updated versions. Licenses must be delivered electronically by April 1, 2026.
Contract Details & Period of Performance
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Projected Award Date: March 31, 2026
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 (12 months)
- Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028 (12 months)
- Place of Performance: Remote (No onsite efforts or travel required).
- Special Requirements: Includes prior approval for Bentley BluePrints usage, COR inclusion in communications, monthly usage logs, and specific invoicing procedures (monthly via email, not WAWF).
Response Information
This notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). The government will consider responses received by the closing date to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, though the decision not to compete remains at the government's discretion.
- NAICS Code: 513210, Custom Computer Programming Services (Size Standard: $47M)
- Eligibility: Respondents must be actively registered in SAM and indicate their business size (large, small, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) and U.S./foreign ownership.
- Response Due: Thursday, February 19, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. CST.
- Submission: Electronically. Phone calls will not be accepted.
- Contacts: Jasmine Hardy (jasmine.a.hardy@usace.army.mil) and Robert G. Marsh (Robert.G.Marsh@usace.army.mil).
Additional Notes
The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.