Informal_Justification.docx

Informal Sole Source Justification 3303-20-1004

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) the Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to fulfill this requisition with a Brand Name Item. HelpSystems PowerTech Compliance Monitor software products are used for critical programs such as Disability Determination. The Division of Information Systems Security Administration and Operations (DISSAO) and various State DDS offices use this software to continuously improve auditing and monitoring on the iSeries platforms connected to SSA’s network. This is the Antivirus software that runs on all IBM i systems at DDS offices nationwide. According to the current Risk Model for IBM i, Antivirus Protection is mandatory on these systems. SSA has a requirement to continue maintenance support for 12 months.

This software is proprietary. Only HelpSystems, LLC has access to the source code necessary to provide the required licenses and maintenance subscription, which are comprised of updates, upgrades, fixes and telephone support.

The basis for this justification is within the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), “Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available”.