This is a notice of intent that the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) HQ intends to award a sole source contract to Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) located at 380 New York St. Redlands CA, 92373-8118 for software maintenance with the existing Esri Advantage Program. The Geographic Information System (GIS) knowledge and experience required to help improve its operations. While Esri has authorized certain entities as resellers of Esri Advantage Program GIS for Server Tool products in the non-government marketplace, Esri is the sole-source provider of Esri Advantage Program GIS for Server Tool products in the government marketplace. Resellers are not authorized to provide Esri Advantage Program GIS for Server Tool licenses to government entities. Esri, is the sole-source provider of software maintenance for Esri Advantage Program GIS (technical support plus Esri software updates & upgrades) for Esri products in the United States. This notice is not a request for offers. The anticipated date of award is 17 September 2021. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations 8.405-6. In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), “Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized”. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any such responses must be in writing and include technical and pricing information. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses are due no later than 17 September 2021 at 00:00 a.m. EDT. Only electronic submission will be accepted. Interested vendors may submit information for consideration of their capabilities and qualifications to
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