Quickview Plus 2020 Software Licensing
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the annual subscription licensing of Quick View Plus 2020 software. This is a sole source acquisition from Avantstar, Inc. to ensure continued access to critical eDiscovery software used by federal inmates on standalone workstations to review legal materials. The software's unique ability to view and search diverse file formats without native applications is essential for BOP's requirements.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual subscription licenses for Quick View Plus 2020 software, including 24/7 vendor support and software updates. The software must provide capabilities for viewing and searching a wide range of file formats with a user-friendly interface.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but market research was conducted.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source acquisition from Avantstar, Inc., as they hold proprietary rights to the Quick View Plus 2020 software and licensing. The acquisition is conducted under FAR DEVIATION 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements," as no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole source acquisition, not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, there are no submission or evaluation criteria for bidders.
Additional Notes
Market research confirmed Avantstar, Inc. as the only responsible source. The government plans to continue efforts to reduce brand-name reliance by monitoring and evaluating other equivalency software for future opportunities. No other sources expressed interest in this acquisition.