VAE, Inc. Annual ITPIE Subscription

This is a SOLICITATION for commercial products, prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/).

The reference number is N0018926QL275. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 (effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20260507 (effective 07 May 2026). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

The NAICS Code is 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and the Small Business Standard is $34.0M (millions of dollars.) The Product Service Code is 7A21 (it and telecom - business application software (perpetual license software).

The proposed contract requirement is for the purchase of an annual subscription of VAE, Inc.’s IT PIE software for the United States Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C., for which the Government intends to solicit and award, on a sole source basis, a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to VAE, Inc. per the attached Sole Source Justification. As a result, this requirement will not be set aside for small business concerns. The activity's small business office concurs with this determination.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government.

A determination has been made by the Government to award this proposed effort on a sole source basis to VAE, Inc., based on responses to this notice, the determination is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Procedures in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items are applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors- price and, if necessary, past performance.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

All quotes shall include price(s)showing any and all materials and labor, FOB destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. The quote shall explicitly confirm that the quoter can meet all of the Technical Requirements and provide all of the Deliverables for the period of performance specified above. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.