Sole Source to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
Overview
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Original Source
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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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source purchase order to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands, California. This NOI is for the procurement of one ArcGIS Pro Standard (Standalone Option) Single Use Perpetual License. This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties who believe they can provide this requirement competitively are invited to identify their interests and capability. Responses must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by March 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single ArcGIS Pro Standard (Standalone Option) Single Use Perpetual License. This software is essential for the Naval Research Laboratory's operations, falling under the Library Services (PSC R605) product and service code.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures, in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.
- NAICS Code: 519210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services) - Size Standard: Large
- PSC Code: R605 (Library Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 19, 2026, 6:09 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States
Sole Source Justification
NRL's justification for a sole source award is based on the determination that only one responsible source, ESRI, can satisfy the agency's specific requirements for the ArcGIS Pro Standard license.
Interested Parties & Submission
Companies believing they can competitively provide the specified ArcGIS Pro Standard license must submit their interest and capability statement. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence supporting a competitive procurement. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The government reserves the right to decide not to compete this requirement. No reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Correspondence
All correspondence and email subject lines must reference Notice of Intent number N00173-26-Q-1301342732.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Carrie Cawley (carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Katrina Gallagher (katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil)