Intent to Sole Source: Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software licenses for DMCS

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This document is a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) for the acquisition of Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software licenses for the Debt Management and Collection System (DMCS) legacy application. The acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Program.

This justification explains why the government intends to award a contract to Executive Information Systems, LLC on a sole-source basis. Key details for potential bidders include:

• Acquisition Title: Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software licenses for DMCS.
• Contractor: Executive Information Systems, LLC.
• Contract Number: 47QTCA18D0081 75P00120F80185.
• Period of Performance (POP): August 31, 2026 – August 30, 2027 (12 months).
• Authority: Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Program, citing FAR 8.401 and GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii).
• Rationale for Sole Source: Executive Information Systems, LLC is identified as the only known source capable of providing the necessary SAS software licenses without requiring a complete rewrite of the DMCS legacy application. Their licensing costs are reported to be below standard price list rates, and they have consistently offered discounted pricing.
• Market Research: Confirms Executive Information Systems, LLC's unique position to provide these licenses.
• Procurement History: Notes a previous contract with the same vendor.
• Competition: This action is non-competitive due to proprietary data or licensing rights, and replacement costs outweigh competition benefits.
• Best Value Determination: The anticipated price is determined to be the best value for the Government.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis announcing the government's intent to award a contract on a sole-source, non-competitive basis for a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Software License. The procurement is intended for Executive Information Systems (EIS) LLC.

• Solicitation Number: PSC349874
• NAICS Code: 511210 - Software License Publishers
• Estimated Value: $41.5 million
• Intended Source: Executive Information Systems (EIS) LLC, 6901 Rockledge Drive Ste 600 Bethesda, MD 20817

The government has determined that EIS LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the necessary software licenses without requiring a complete rewrite of existing code. EIS LLC's licensing costs are below standard list prices, and they have consistently offered reasonable discounted pricing. This is based on market research and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) regarding circumstances where only one source is reasonably available, specifically due to exclusive licensing agreements/proprietary data.

• Response Date: June 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM EST
• Point of Contact: Brad Arensdorf (Brad.Arensdorf@hhs.gov)
• Nature of Notice: This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties can identify their interest and capability.
• Response Requirements: Interested parties must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation containing unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, SAM.gov UEI, TIN, and business size certification. An active SAM.gov registration is required.
• Submission Method: Responses must be submitted electronically to Brad.Arensdorf@hhs.gov. U.S. Mail and fax responses will not be accepted.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received may be used to determine whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.