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Special notice

Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)

693JF725D000009

Maritime Administration, 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration. Engineering Services.

Awarded

Abs Digital Solutions LLC

$0.00 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2025

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

Synopsis: The U S Maritime Administration intends to negotiate a sole source contract with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Nautical Systems for the maintenance and support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) software installed on all Ready Reserve Force vessels and selected National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels.

A customized version of NSE, a proprietary product of ABS Nautical Systems, was initially procured under a competitive contract and is an embedded part of the business processes of all MARAD Ship Manager contracts. This solicitation includes (1) Annual License and Service Fees, (2) Modifications and Consulting Services, (3) Training, and (4) On-site Support.

In accordance with FAR 6.302.1, it has been determined that ABS Nautical Systems, ABS Plaza, 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389 is the only organization capable of meeting these requirements.

The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

UEI
RK4SW191CVB3
CAGE
9ASF9
Vendor location
Spring, TX
Contract
693JF725D000009
Obligated
$0.00, potential $19,189,080
Actions
5 between June 25, 2025 and November 6, 2025
Competition
Not Competed, 1 offer received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
American Bureau of Shipping (Abs) for Nautical Systems Enterprise (Nse) Licenses, ON-SITE Support and Abs Programming Support.
Match
solicitation number 693JF725D000009 was reused as the contract number; same awarding office 693JF7 (high confidence)

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. June 16, 2025

    Special notice, originally combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due June 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice d5a98cb7c69140a99a988dbe64b58884

  2. June 17, 2025

    Special notice

    Due June 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice bc71d4dfbbf34562b53f0a03b9edc614

  3. June 18, 2025

    Special notice

    Due June 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 4f97340d7a734d12b8eb0674742aa202

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