Sage Business Care Gold: 12 Month License and Maintenance
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Office of Buildings Operations (OBO)/IRM, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified Small Business firms capable of providing Sage Business Care Gold: 12-Month License and Maintenance Renewal for 22 users. This market research effort is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is for planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The place of performance is Arlington, VA. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the renewal of Sage Business Care Gold, a cloud accounting software designed to streamline financial management, planning, HR, and payroll for organizations. This software is needed to enhance the presentation of diplomatic artifacts and stories within the Department of State. The maintenance is for 22 users.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)
- Product Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: 12 months, commencing on the date of award.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: April 24, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested Small Business firms must submit an electronic copy of their response via email to Ryan Peterson at petersonrk@state.gov. Submissions should include:
- Capability statements demonstrating the ability to provide the outlined services.
- Current NAICS code and Socio-Economic Business Size (e.g., small business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), VOSB, WOSB, SDB).
- GSA Federal Supply Schedule Number (if applicable).
- Company name, address, business size, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Point-of-contact name, telephone number, and email address.
Note: Cost or price information is not solicited and will not be reviewed. Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) under NAICS code 541511.
Additional Notes
This is strictly a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, and no phone calls related to this notice will be accepted; all correspondence must be via email.