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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 02, 2026 SAM #8893
SPECIAL NOTICE

70 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Interactive Data Language (IDL) Unlimited Licenses, Software, and Maintenance

Notice Date

3/31/2026 11:37:42 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

541360 — Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
 

Contracting Office

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA SILVER SPRING MD 20910 USA
 

ZIP Code

20910
 

Solicitation Number

REQUIREMENTS-26-1738
 

Response Due

4/21/2026 11:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

05/06/2026
 

Point of Contact

Sarah McKim, Phone: 3013675101, Keami Estep, Phone: 3014272515
 

E-Mail Address

SARAH.MCKIM@NOAA.GOV, keami.estep@noaa.gov
(SARAH.MCKIM@NOAA.GOV, keami.estep@noaa.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

NONE No Set aside used
 

Description

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available, and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), and the Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR) intend to negotiate on a sole source basis with NV5 Geospatial Solutions, Inc. (formerly Harris Geospatial Solutions). The proposed contract action is for the renewal and expansion of Interactive Data Language (IDL) software licenses, including maintenance and support. IDL is a proprietary programming language and environment. NESDIS and OAR currently utilize IDL to support critical missions involving complex data visualization. The current contract expires on May 31, 2026, and continued access to this specific software is required to maintain operational continuity and support existing scientific workflows. This purchase will be made under the authority of FAR 13.501(a), which implements 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. NV5 Geospatial Solutions, Inc. is the sole developer and proprietary owner of the IDL software. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/03d1e19a2b4c4bdd9e204f41ecf7f6cd/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: College Park, MD 20740, USA

Zip Code: 20740

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07762942-F 20260402/260331230041 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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

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