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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/693jf725d000009

- Solicitation number: 693JF725D000009
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Abs Digital Solutions LLC
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Maritime Administration
- Contracting office: 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration (693JF7)
- NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services
- Product or service code: R420 Certifications and Accreditations for products and institutions other than educational institutions
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: June 16, 2025
- Last posted: June 18, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4f97340d7a734d12b8eb0674742aa202/view

## Description

**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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Abs Digital Solutions LLC (UEI RK4SW191CVB3)
- Contract: 693JF725D000009
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 693JF725D000009 was reused as the contract number; same awarding office 693JF7 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_693JF725D000009_6938/


## Publications

- June 16, 2025: Special notice, due June 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d5a98cb7c69140a99a988dbe64b58884. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d5a98cb7c69140a99a988dbe64b58884/view
- June 17, 2025: Special notice, due June 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice bc71d4dfbbf34562b53f0a03b9edc614. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bc71d4dfbbf34562b53f0a03b9edc614/view
- June 18, 2025: Special notice, due June 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT. Notice 4f97340d7a734d12b8eb0674742aa202. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4f97340d7a734d12b8eb0674742aa202/view

## Points of contact

- Henry H. Puppe, henry.puppe@dot.gov, 2024938977

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