SSJF Part II - Software Maintenance - Alert IT Solutions - 6-25-26.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification Form submitted by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (requesting agency) for the Information Processing Department. The form documents a new sole source procurement for software maintenance services from Alert IT Solutions. The bulletin reference number is 26-360IOC-IOC36-B-52957, with the need identified on May 22, 2026, and services required by July 1, 2026.

The contract covers software maintenance for ASG-TMON for CICS TS for z/OS; DB2; TCP/IP; z/OS; ASG-Zebb for z/OS; and ASG-Zeke Scheduling for z/OS. The initial contract value is $230,696.68 with a term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with zero potential renewals. Funding is provided through State Appropriate Funds. The sole source justification is based on software license/upgrade/maintenance requirements and compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, and services. The agency asserts that Alert IT Solutions is the only source capable of satisfying requirements due to the proprietary nature of ASG Technologies Group software products, which have supported IOC mainframe applications for over 10 years, and the necessity of maintaining system compatibility without interruptions. The purchase history demonstrates continuous maintenance contracts with this vendor from 2013 through 2026. The form was approved by the State Purchasing Officer on June 15, 2026, and by the Chief Procurement Officer on June 25, 2026.