SOLE SOURCE – SOFTWARE UPGRADE

N00164-24-Q-0140 – SOLE SOURCE – SOFTWARE UPGRADE - FSG 7A20 - NAICS 541519 ISSUE DATE 21 MARCH 2024 – CLOSING DATE 26 MARCH 2024 – 02:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Software Upgrade FFP, Commercial IT, Items Peculiar to One Manufacture, IAW SOW and FAR 13. Base Award of the following:

CLIN 0001 – Software Upgrade: Part Number W00P_2003, QTY 5 each SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Submergence Group, LLC, 12001 W Parmer LN, STE 105, Cedar Park TX, 78613-7767, CAGE CODE 4PB58, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Items Peculiarity to Manufacturer. Submergence Group, LLC. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The OEM is considered the only responsible source possessing sufficient requisite knowledge, engineering expertise, and technical data to upgrade the original commercial software. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-24-Q-0140 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.

It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to Teresa.crevier@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 02:00 PM EASTERN TIME, 26 MARCH 2024