SOLE SOURCE NOTICE OF INTENT
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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Sole Source Notice of Intent to procure specific business application software and related support services from MacKinney Systems, Inc. This notice indicates DISA's intent to award a contract without full and open competition, as MacKinney Systems, Inc. is identified as the sole provider for these proprietary software products. Responses from interested parties are due by June 16, 2026.
Purpose
This Special Notice serves as a public announcement of DISA's intent to award a sole-source contract to MacKinney Systems, Inc. for their proprietary software and associated technical support and maintenance. The purpose is to allow other interested parties to submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the requirement.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement involves the provision of specific business application off-the-shelf software, delivered by perpetual license, which includes enterprise-level software enabling mission capability and business operational support. The identified software products are:
- Easy Help for CICS
- ISPF/VSAM Utility
- MacKinney Batch to CICS
- CICS/MESSAGE
- Morning News
- CICS/AUTOINSTALL
MacKinney Systems, Inc. has certified that they are the sole source for these products and the only company capable of providing technical support and maintenance. The software cannot be obtained through resellers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Notice of Intent (leading to potential sole-source contract)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Set-Aside: None specified (due to sole-source nature)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Chambersburg, PA
Action Items
Interested parties who believe they can provide the required software and services are encouraged to submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the government's needs. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact Paul Wilson at paul.h.wilson58.civ@mail.mil or Danielle M. Schwend at danielle.m.schwend.civ@mail.mil.