SAM #4519

Department of Education Consolidated Procurement for Appian Platform Licensing and Support (Small Business Set-Aside)

This notice announces the Department of Education's intent to consolidate its procurement for Appian Platform licensing and support services: - The Department will combine multiple requirements for Appian Platform licenses and support into a single contract vehicle - The procurement is set aside for small business concerns to encourage small business participation - The consolidation is justified as providing substantial benefits over alternative contracting methods - The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is Appian - Products and services requested include Appian Platform licenses and associated support services - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the notice - The solicitation will be publicized at least seven days after this notice, with the Consolidation Determination available at that time - This is not an award notice; it is a pre-solicitation announcement - The opportunity is focused on maximizing efficiency and small business involvement

Description

The U.S. Department of Education hereby provides notice that the Senior Procurement Executive, based on the supporting determination prepared in accordance with RFO FAR 7.107-2, has determined that the consolidation of contract requirements for the acquisition described below is necessary and justified.

Proposed Acquisition: Appian Platform Licensing & Support

General Description: The proposed acquisition will consolidate multiple requirements for Appian Platform Licenses and support services into a single contract vehicle and is set-aside for small business concerns. The Government determined that benefits of this consolidation, substantially exceed the benefits that would be derived from alternative contracting approaches. This requirement is critical to the agency's success, and this procurement strategy ensures the maximum practicable participation by small business.

This notice is provided in accordance with RFO FAR 7.107-3(b). Accordingly, the solicitation for this acquisition will not be publicized prior to seven (7) days after the date of this notice and the Consolidation Determination will be made available with the solicitation.

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