SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Red Hat Network Maintenance Renewall
- Notice Date
- 7/29/2009
- Notice Type
- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Chief Management Officer, Procurement Department, Suite 1090, 1200 K Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20005-4026
- ZIP Code
- 20005-4026
- Solicitation Number
- RQ-09-000371
- Archive Date
- 9/6/2009
- Point of Contact
- Jeannie M Dyson, Phone: (202) 326-4160 x3327
- E-Mail Address
-
dyson.jeannie@pbgc.gov
(dyson.jeannie@pbgc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- RQ-09-000371
- Award Date
- 8/7/2009
- Description
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), 1200 K Street, NW, Washington DC 20005, intends to negotiate a contract, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1((a)(ii) and untilizing the Simplified Acquisition method described in FAR 13.106 with Red Hat Enterprise to provide software maintenance support for Red Hat Network maintenance and 24-7 technical support. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, statements of capability to fulfill this requirement received from other responsible businesses prior to close of business on August 4, 2009 will be evaluated, for purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This Limited Source Justification is provided as required by FAR 8-405-6 (1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Procurement Department, 1200 K Street NW, Suite 1090, Washington, DC 20005-4026. (2) NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED. This J&A is for the procurement of software maintenance support for RedHat software. PBGC anticipates the issuance of a firm-fixed price contract for the purchase of software maintenance support for RedHat software. (3) A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEEDS (INCLUDING THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF ACTION). RedHat software is used at PBGC for support specialized server operating systems. This application is critical to the ability of PBGC staff to support on going business processes. This software maintenance support will ensure PBGC meets external financial auditing requirements and meets critical Corporate strategic and business objectives. (4) A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR THE NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED. RedHat software was reviewed and selected based on a wide review of other similar applications over five years ago. Currently this software is integrated into key corporate business and IT configuration management processes within the Corporation. Although other similar applications are available, the cost to change business processes and revamp the work processes would be too costly. Awarding to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. By retaining the Redhat software, the cost and mission impact of migrating to another vendor's products can be avoided. (5) A DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE. The contracting officer will perform a price analysis to ensure the cost to the government will be fair and reasonable. This information shall be ascertained by review of current prices or recent contracts for similar services. (6) A DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED. Market research was conducted via the internet to locate resellers offering the requested service. The market research has revealed many certified resellers. (7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. RedHat software is a key component within the Corporation infrastructure and supports a wide range of Corporate activities. Therefore, additional software licenses are critical to Corporate operations. (8) A LISTING OF THE SOURCES, IF ANY, THAT EXPRESSED IN WRITING, AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION. (9) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1200 K Street NW, Suite 1090, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
- Zip Code: 20005
- Zip Code: 20005
- Record
- SN01891468-W 20090731/090730000747-fda32887bb0e60191fb8f9223ae498e7 (fbodaily.com)
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