B07 Limited Source Justification-IPLA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 8 Limited-Sources Justification for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The procurement is for an IBM software solution for the Personnel Security System (PSS) mainframe environment, including IPLA Software Subscription & Support, MLC Software and Licenses, and SoftwareXcel Enterprise Edition for a one-year period from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026.

The justification emphasizes that IBM is the sole source capable of providing these proprietary software products, which are essential for running the mainframe infrastructure and supporting existing in-house applications. The acquisition will be made through IBM's GSA FSS contract GS-35F-110DA, with a Firm-Fixed-Price task order. The document highlights that replacing the current z/OS system would require extensive hardware and software conversion, potentially taking 12-18 months and incurring significant costs. The procurement is critical for maintaining the DCSA's existing mainframe environment until a competitive acquisition approach can be implemented.