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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 SAM #7962
SOLICITATION NOTICE

D -- Intent to Sole Source, Data Catalog and Repository Services

Notice Date

9/13/2023 10:02:38 AM
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
 

Contracting Office

USDA ARS AFM APD BELTSVILLE MD 20705 USA
 

ZIP Code

20705
 

Solicitation Number

1232SA23Q0177
 

Response Due

9/27/2023 8:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

10/12/2023
 

Point of Contact

Scott Ballweg, Phone: 2072892830
 

E-Mail Address

scott.ballweg@usda.gov
(scott.ballweg@usda.gov)
 

Description

The intent of this Pre-solicitation Notice is for informational purposes only. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Contracting Operations Branch (COB) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order with a base period of one year, along with four one-year option periods to Digital Science & Research Solutions, Inc. for a subscription for Figshare Repository Solution software. This subscription to Figshare data catalog and repository platform will support, metadata, curation, storage and publishing requirements along with development services to: a) Integrate the application with other NAL applications, including Symplectic Elements. b) Create static IP addresses to meet USDA IT security requirements. The statement of work is attached for reference. The proposed contract will be awarded using Sole Source Justification procedures citing the authority FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This synopsis does NOT constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach.� The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice, nor will it reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.� However, all responsible sources, meeting the requirements within the statement of work which, if received within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice shall be considered by the Government. All responses must be submitted to the Government primary point of contact at the contracting office address shown below. If no written responses are received after the publication of this notice the contract will be awarded without further notice.� A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Please direct any questions or comments to Scott Ballweg via email scott.ballweg@usda.gov
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/f95d16586288466c909c14c42a7fdabb/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Beltsville, MD 20705, USA

Zip Code: 20705

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06829455-F 20230915/230913230505 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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