NOI to Sole Source (3303-21-1028).docx

Notice of Intent to Sole Source 3303-21-1028 September 16, 2020

The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate solely with Nero AG and Subsidiaries (Nero) for the maintenance renewal of Nero 9 software. This software is proprietary to Nero. Nero is the sole source provider of and has access to the source code necessary to provide the required maintenance subscription comprised of version upgrades, updates, bug fixes, patches; and technical support for the period of 12 months. There are no authorized resellers.

The authority for this acquisition is set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(i) "Soliciting from a single source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. 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 (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).”

Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. This is not a request for quotation, and the Government does not intend to pay for information received. A determination by the Government not to compete the requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All questions and submissions in response to this notice must be submitted electronically via email to Elizabeth.Mullin@ssa.gov by 5:00pm EST on September 20th. Telephone calls regarding this matter will be not be accepted nor returned.