Entrypoint Software License and Maintenance — IT and Telecom - Network as a Service

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE · USDA ARS AFM APD is soliciting Entrypoint Software License and Maintenance — IT and Telecom - Network as a Service. Solicitation number 1232SA27Q0007. Classified under NAICS 513210 — Software Publishers. Product/service code DG10 — IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE. Place of performance: MO, USA. Responses are due by 28 October 2026 17:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Noncompetitive Contract Action The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) currently relies on the EntryPoint software for the keying of forms in the Forms Processing Group at the National Operations Center in St. Louis, MO and Regional Field Offices across the country. To ensure this functionality continues to be available, NASS requires Entrypoint software.  See “Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics” for an overview of the requirements. The acquisition of the Entrypoint Software must be restricted to Phoenix Software International, because they are the only source capable of providing the data output and respondent communications required by the Form Processing Group.   Additionally, the proprietary nature of the software means that no other manufacturer can provide the Entrypoint Software or meet the specifications of the form keying required at the Forms Processing Group. To ensure the functionality of the software across all platforms at the regional field offices across the country, Entrypoint software is required. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein.  All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.