Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Interactive Data Language (IDL) Unlimited Licenses, Software, and Maintenance
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of Commerce (DOC), specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), and the Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with NV5 Geospatial Solutions, Inc. (formerly Harris Geospatial Solutions).
This action is for the renewal and expansion of Interactive Data Language (IDL) software licenses, including maintenance and support. IDL is a proprietary programming language and environment critical for NESDIS and OAR's complex data visualization and mission support. The current contract expires on May 31, 2026, and continued access is required for operational continuity.
Scope of Work
- Renewal and expansion of existing Interactive Data Language (IDL) software licenses.
- Provision of ongoing maintenance and support for the IDL software.
- Ensuring continued access to IDL for critical missions involving complex data visualization within NESDIS and OAR.
- Maintaining operational continuity and supporting existing scientific workflows that rely on IDL.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (under FAR 13.501(a) - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products).
- Proposed Contractor: NV5 Geospatial Solutions, Inc., identified as the sole developer and proprietary owner of IDL software.
- Current Contract Expiration: May 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 31, 2026.
Response Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete is at its sole discretion, and no reimbursement for providing capability information will be provided.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available, and email requests for one will not be honored.