Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)
| Agency: | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF |
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| State: | District of Columbia |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | 693JF725D000009 |
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Description
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
- Original Published Date: Jun 16, 2025 01:25 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Jun 23, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jul 08, 2025
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: R420 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS (OTHER THAN EDUC OR INFO TECH C&A)
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NAICS Code:
- 541330 - Engineering Services
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Place of Performance:
Washington , DC 20590USA
Synopsis:
The U S Maritime Administration intends to negotiate a sole source contract with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Nautical Systems for the maintenance and support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) software installed on all Ready Reserve Force vessels and selected National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels. A customized version of NSE, a proprietary product of ABS Nautical Systems, was initially procured under a competitive contract and is an embedded part of the business processes of all MARAD Ship Manager contracts. This solicitation includes (1) Annual License and Service Fees, (2) Modifications and Consulting Services, (3) Training, and (4) On-site Support.
In accordance with FAR 6.302.1, it has been determined that ABS Nautical Systems, ABS Plaza, 1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389 is the only organization capable of meeting these requirements.
- OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MAR 380 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE
- WASHINGTON , DC 20590
- USA
- Henry H. Puppe
- henry.puppe@dot.gov
- Phone Number 2024938977
- Jun 16, 2025 01:25 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
- Jan 07, 2020 11:55 pm EST Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Jun 17, 2025 | [Special Notice (Updated)] Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | [Special Notice (Updated)] Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) |
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