Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)

Location: District of Columbia
Posted: Jun 17, 2025
Due: Jun 20, 2025
Agency: TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No: 693JF725D000009
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Notice of Intent to Acquire Sole Source for the Maintenance and Support of Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE)
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
693JF725D000009
Related Notice
693JF720R000006
Department/Ind. Agency
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Office
693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jun 17, 2025 02:06 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: Jun 16, 2025 01:25 pm EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Jun 20, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jun 23, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Jul 05, 2025
  • Original Inactive Date: Jul 08, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: R420 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS (OTHER THAN EDUC OR INFO TECH C&A)
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541330 - Engineering Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Washington , DC 20590
    USA
Description

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.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MAR 380 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE
  • WASHINGTON , DC 20590
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History

Related Document

Jun 16, 2025[Special Notice (Original)] 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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