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Clean Water Services

Notice of Intent to Purchase Windows Server DC Core Licenses

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: state_or_oregonbuys__S-X34350-00014612
Department • Clean Water ServicesState • ORPosted • —Due • Aug 14, 2025, 05:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from Clean Water Services. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: Aug 14, 2025.

Department hubState hub

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

Market trends →Awards →
12-month awarded value
$7,205,695,420
Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298–$2,037,759
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Department trendsDepartmentOR state hubAll trendsAwards
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of Performance
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Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

WD Directory →
Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
OR20260001 (Rev 1)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Baker, Benton, Clackamas +33
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $49.60Fringe $25.15
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $59.35Fringe $22.38
+46 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 46 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
OR20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Baker, Benton, Clackamas +33
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $49.60Fringe $25.15
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $59.35Fringe $22.38
Rate
Piledriver
Base $55.79Fringe $15.81
+45 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260070 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
Carpenters: Including Form Work
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1
Base $56.66Fringe $16.90
+28 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260011 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Lake, Malheur, Morrow +6
Rate
Carpenters: Form Work Only-Multi Unit
Base $36.27Fringe $14.03
Rate
Form Work Only-Single Unit
Base $33.48Fringe $14.03
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $41.67Fringe $19.08
+20 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260006 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $33.41Fringe $18.20
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 2
Base $54.75Fringe $16.90
Rate
GROUP 3
Base $53.60Fringe $16.90
+15 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Clean Water Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Heidi Blasingame
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

Notice of Intent to Purchase Windows Server DC Core Licenses

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 26, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2

Clean Water Services has posted a "Notice of Intent to Purchase Windows Server DC Core Licenses." The response deadline is 2025-08-14 17:00 UTC. The notice, as provided, contains no quantity, licensing program details, or technical environment context, so bid/no-bid should hinge on quickly confirming scope (core counts/versions) and procurement method implied by the intent notice. If you are an authorized Microsoft licensing reseller (or can team with one), this may be a straightforward supply transaction once the licensing specifics are clarified.

Clean Water ServicesWindows Server DatacenterDC Core licensesDatacenter core licensingMicrosoft licensing resellerSoftware Assurancelicense entitlementNotice of Intent
What the buyer is trying to do

Acquire Microsoft Windows Server Datacenter (DC) Core licenses for Clean Water Services, likely as a license-only purchase, as indicated by the title and description (both specify "Windows Server DC Core Licenses").

Who should pursue this
  • Authorized Microsoft licensing resellers/partners that can supply Windows Server Datacenter core licenses to a public agency (Clean Water Services).
  • Vendors experienced with public-sector license-only transactions and able to turn around quotes quickly ahead of 2025-08-14 17:00 UTC.
  • Firms that can provide clean documentation of license provenance/authorization and comply with any state/local procurement requirements once provided.
Work breakdown
  • Confirm procurement path implied by a "Notice of Intent" (e.g., sole source/brand name justification vs. competitive purchase) and whether responses are being accepted despite the intent notice.
  • Clarify licensing specifics: Windows Server Datacenter edition, version/channel (if applicable), number of cores to be licensed, and whether Software Assurance is required or optional.
  • Validate delivery requirements: electronic license entitlement vs. keys, paperwork (quotes, order forms), and any required proof of authorization to resell Microsoft licenses.
  • Provide pricing (unit per-core and any associated support/assurance line items, if requested) and lead time to deliver entitlement.
  • Post-award: process PO, provide license documentation, and support buyer in confirming activation/entitlement (only if requested/allowed).
Response package checklist
  • A cover letter explicitly referencing the notice title "Notice of Intent to Purchase Windows Server DC Core Licenses" and the buyer (Clean Water Services).
  • Confirmation of your authorization/status to resell Microsoft licenses (as applicable) and any reseller identifiers/certifications the buyer requires (if stated).
  • Itemized quote structure ready to map to the buyer’s requested licensing breakdown once clarified (per-core licensing; any Software Assurance line item if applicable).
  • Assumptions and clarifications list (core count, version, assurance term, delivery method), kept minimal and tied to buyer-provided answers.
  • Delivery/fulfillment plan for electronic license entitlement and documentation provided with the order.
  • Contact info for licensing specialist to resolve entitlement/version/core-count questions quickly before the deadline (2025-08-14 17:00 UTC).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Response deadline provided: 2025-08-14 17:00 UTC.
  • The notice is labeled as a "Notice of Intent"; confirm whether the agency is soliciting competing quotes or publishing an intent to award (response expectations are not stated in the brief).
Pricing strategy
  • Price will depend heavily on core quantity and whether Software Assurance is included; request those specifics immediately before finalizing a quote.
  • If allowed by the agency, offer alternate price scenarios (e.g., license-only vs. license+Software Assurance) clearly separated so the buyer can choose without rework.
Teaming and subs
  • If you are not an authorized Microsoft licensing reseller, team with a qualified Microsoft CSP/LSP/reseller that can transact the licenses while you provide administrative support (only if the buyer permits).
Risks and watchouts
  • Insufficient scope detail in the notice (no core counts, versions, or assurance requirements) creates high risk of misquoting and rework.
  • Because this is a "Notice of Intent," the agency may already have a preferred procurement route/vendor; invest only after confirming whether competitive responses will be considered.
  • Potential compliance risk if licenses are not sourced via an authorized channel acceptable to the agency.
Smart questions to ask
  • Is Clean Water Services requesting competitive quotes in response to this Notice of Intent, or is it an intent-to-award notice with no vendor responses needed?
  • How many total cores need to be licensed (and for how many servers), and is this for new deployment, renewal, or true-up?
  • What Windows Server Datacenter version/channel is required (if any), and are there existing agreements we must align to?
  • Is Software Assurance required, optional, or excluded? If included, what term/start date is expected?
  • Do you need license-only delivery (entitlement documentation) or any activation/implementation support?
  • Are there any required forms, procurement templates, or specific quoting format required for Clean Water Services?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Quantity/core counts and required Windows Server Datacenter version/channel
  • Whether Software Assurance is required and for what term
  • Whether the Notice of Intent accepts vendor responses/quotes or is informational only
  • Solicitation number/notice type details and any required response format
  • Delivery/fulfillment requirements (entitlement documentation, timing, PO process)
  • Any applicable NAICS/PSC codes, set-aside status, and place of performance
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