Dcsa IBM ipla
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- DCSA_IBMIPLA_LSJ_FY26
- Agency
-
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- GS-35F-110DA-HS0021-26-F-E004 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Place of performance
- Armonk, New York 10504, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) issued a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for the acquisition of IBM software solutions required to support its Personnel Security System (PSS) mainframe environment. The procurement encompasses IBM IPLA Software Subscription & Support, MLC Software and Licenses, and a one-year subscription to SoftwareXcel Enterprise Edition, with services covering the period from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026. IBM has been justified as the sole source provider because these are proprietary software products essential for mainframe infrastructure operations, and any alternative would necessitate extensive hardware and software conversion potentially requiring 12-18 months and significant financial expenditure. The contract was awarded to an undisclosed vendor under GSA FSS contract GS-35F-110DA on November 28, 2025, on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis, though the specific award amount has not been disclosed in the available documentation. This procurement represents a critical interim measure to maintain DCSA's existing mainframe operations while the agency pursues a more competitive acquisition approach for future requirements.
Notice text
This requirement is for the acquisition of the IBM solution, including one year of IPLA Software S&S, MLC for software and licenses and one year subscription to SoftwareXcel Enterprise Edition from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized reseller.
The required IBM solution comprises:
• IBM IPLA S&S and MLC Software: These together form the z/Operating System (OS), essential for running the mainframe, infrastructure software, and customer-chosen application software within the PSS environment. Software maintenance includes access to updates, bug fixes, documentation, and telephone support.
• IBM SoftwareXcel Ente1prise Edition: This service is required to support the IPLA and MLC software in the system environment, providing electronic usage support, alerting, remote screen viewing, monthly management reports, and prioritized problem reporting.
Awarded contract GS-35F-110DA to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-11-28.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B07 Limited Source Justification-IPLA_Redacted.pdf |
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