Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Intent to Sole Source- QPS/Fledermaus Software Maintenance
UST Ref No: 122790086
Deadline: 30 Jul 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: 141009-25-0070
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Description:
Description
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Quality Positioning Services, Inc. (QPS), using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to purchase an annual maintenance renewal contract for existing QPS Fledermaus and Qimera software packages.

Supporting rationale.
QPS, Inc. is the sole owner and distributor of QPS hydrographic survey software packages, including Fledermaus and Qimera and associated add-ons (e.g., FMGT, FM Midwater), to the government.

Market research indicates that QPS, Inc. is the only current vendor able to meet the agency-s needs for this requirement.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 513210, Software Publishers, with a business size standard of $47 million.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on the Contract Opportunities website.

The determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, all responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with this notice, which may be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on July 30, 2025. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

All electronic correspondence shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Chelsea Vera, Chelsea.vera@noaa.gov and have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 141009-25-0070.

This notice will remain o...
Documents:

Intent-to-Sole-Source_141009-25-0070-QPS-Fledermau.pdf

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Intent to Sole Source- QPS/Fledermaus Software Maintenance - USA Tender

The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Intent to Sole Source- QPS/Fledermaus Software Maintenance. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 122790086 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-07-30.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.