Description
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (Code 893) is issuing a sole‑source notice to procure a one‑year software maintenance and technical support contract for Rockwell Automation products through its authorized distributor Rexel (Linthicum, MD). The contract will provide 24/7/365 technical assistance, software upgrades, up to 40 hours of field support, and a $12,000 hardware‑repair allowance for seven software packages covering 12 licenses used in test‑facility control systems at the LCC in Memphis, TN and West Bethesda, MD. The effort is required to keep legacy automation software operational on Windows 10 platforms and to avoid costly replacement with new software/hardware.
• Scope: Maintenance, technical support, upgrades, and limited field service for Rockwell Automation software (FactoryTalk Studio Suite, RSLogix 5, Studio 5000).
• Quantity: 7 software packages, 12 licenses; includes 40 hrs of on‑site support and $12 k hardware repair fund.
• Duration: 1 year contract, renewable at government discretion.
• Location: Support needed for facilities in Memphis, TN and West Bethesda, MD; OEM/Distributor located in Sparks, MD.
• Funding: Small‑business threshold $34 M; estimated cost of alternative new licenses > $75 k, justifying sole‑source.
• Submission: Capabilities statement due 9/21/2026 12 PM EST via email to the listed contact.