Project Information

Bid Title

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

Issuing Agency

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Mar 31, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 21, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

REQUIREMENTS-26-1738

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Project Description

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Notice ID

REQUIREMENTS-26-1738

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Office

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Mar 31, 2026 02:37 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Apr 21, 2026 02:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: May 06, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 7A21 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
• NAICS Code:
  • 541360 - Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
• Place of Performance:
  College Park , MD 20740
  USA

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.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• SATELLITE AND INFORMATION ACQUISITI 1325 EAST WEST HWY, RM. 11323
• SILVER SPRING , MD 20910
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Sarah McKim
• SARAH.MCKIM@NOAA.GOV
• Phone Number 3013675101

Secondary Point of Contact

• Keami Estep
• keami.estep@noaa.gov
• Phone Number 3014272515

History

• Mar 31, 2026 02:37 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541360Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

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