SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- IBM Software License Renewal
- Notice Date
- 8/12/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, ACX-51 W.J. Hughes Tech Center (ACT)
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 4346
- Response Due
- 8/17/2005
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2005
- Description
- Description of Requirement: The IBM operating systems and subsystem software is the operating system that is necessary to operate and support Central Support Software Development (CSSD) and Technical Computer Data Center's (TCDC) IBM mainframe computers at the FAA, William J. Hughes Technical Center in support of Enroute and Oceanic Operational Field Sites and FAA supported projects. Purpose of Announcement: In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System (FAAAMS) paragraph 3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source via single source procedures. The FAA, William J. Hughes Technical Center intends to award a single contract to IBM Global. As the only source available in which the software the FAA is currently using to support their requirements and therefore cannot be obtained through any other known source, IBM Global., brings the following essential data, experience: -Original manufacturer of the software, which is proprietary to the company that is necessary to operate and support Central Support Software Development (CSSD) and Technical Computer Data Center's (TCDC) IBM mainframe computers for the Federal Aviation Administration. Consequently, IBM Global has the knowledge and capabilities to efficiently support as required by this proposed procurement. A competitive solicitation is not available for this procurement. If your firm does not agree with this single source determination, please provide evidence of your firm's capabilities and experience in providing the above service, the FAA will evaluate this accordingly. All responses to this announcement must be directed to Kenneth Hitchens not later than 12 noon, Eastern Standard Time, August 17, 2005. The appropriate mailing address is FAA, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, New Jersey 08405 (Attn: K. Hitchens, ACX-51). Responses may also be sent via fax to (609) 485-4088 to K. Hitchens.
- Web Link
-
FAA Contract Opportunities
(http://www.asu.faa.gov/faaco/index.cfm?ref=4346)
- Record
- SN00869225-W 20050814/050812211948 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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