SevenCs (7Cs) ENC (ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS) SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL AND SDMS (S-100 DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) LICENSE PURCHASE
Overview
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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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Ocean Service (NOS) Marine Chart Division (MCD) Office, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Teledyne Geospatial for the renewal of SevenCs (7Cs) Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) software licenses and the purchase of SDMS (S-100 Data Management System) licenses. This pre-solicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit documentation within 15 days of publication (by March 24, 2026).
Scope of Requirement
NOAA requires the SevenCs ENC software for the validation of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) to the latest International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) S-58 and S-101 standards. This software is critical for identifying and correcting "critical" errors in ENCs before public release, ensuring proper functionality within navigation systems. Teledyne Geospatial is identified as the sole authorized reseller of SevenCs ENC software licenses in the United States, and the software itself is proprietary with no other company possessing the source code or ability to provide maintenance services. The SevenCs software is consistently updated to IHO standards, unlike alternative solutions like DKart, which lags significantly and presents licensing compatibility issues within NOAA's Citrix environment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Pre-solicitation)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Set-Aside: No Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Response Due: March 24, 2026 (15 days after publication)
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a market research tool. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Oral communications are not accepted.