Sole Source Acquisition Ncode Maintenance Software

The United States Forest Service (USFS), Washington Office (WO), Incident Support Branch, (ISB) for the Fire and Aviation Management Branch (FAM) intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Hottinger Baldwin Measurements (HBM), Inc., 100 Research Blvd., Suite 216, Starkville, MS. 39759-7723. NAICS Code is 511210, Business Size Standard Size is $38.5 Million. The following requirement will be procured:

Ncode Maintenance Software License Renewal for existing GlyphWorks

Period of Performance: one year

The USFS Operational Loads Monitoring (OLMS) Library Database which uses Iceflow software (Ncode) and provide server maintenance and subscription services for hosting the OLM Library Database requires the purchase of renewal of Forest Service's existing nCode Data Analysis and Simulation software to perform fatigue analysis and engineering test data processing.

Automation Enterprise Service
5 Automation Viewer Licenses
3 Automation Analyst Licenses
Glyphworks Standard Package
1 License
Glyphworks GPS Display Module

Service Support:
Senior Software Engineer Support - Automation Configuration Support and Consulting

Annual Computer - Internet - Back-up Support (Online Desk Backup, Managed Desk Backup) Firewall Support
VPN connections

Associated Travel - approved by CO/COR with a not to exceed limit in place.

The services includes response line assistance by telephone and email, access to HBM support website, management of customer problems, problem escalation management, and management of customer feature requests, extended warranty, software updates, media and documentation, configuration management. These tools are used to perform evaluations of materiel using engineering test and field data in support of critical USFS FAM programs. HBM is the manufacturer for nCode GlypWorks, which is sole proprietary. No other manufacturer or reseller are authorized to produce this software.

There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)--Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM)https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time, 27 February 2018. Responses should be submitted electronically to ksteffey@fs.fed.us. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice 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. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.

Contracting Office Address:
USDA FOREST SERVICE
3833 S DEVELOPMENT ST
OWYHEE BLDG, STE 1100
BOISE ID 83705
Point of Contact(s):
Kellen Logan, CO
208-387-5361