Notice of Intent to Sole Source - IBM AVP Services and TRIRIGA

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to solicit and negotiate directly with International Business Machines (IBM), 6710 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD  20817 for IBM Accelerated Value Program (AVP) - Premium Support Services; and Software and Subscription Support renewal for IBM TRIRIGA.  IBM is the only provider of these items and services, and no other product or service will meet the Government's needs.  This requirement is for a base year plus a one-year option.

No formal solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, prospective contractors who believe they can successfully propose must provide specific detailed technical documentation to support such claims of abilities.  The Government will review any submittals received in response to this notice prior to 4:30 pm Eastern Time on May 5, 2016.  All documentation must be submitted via email.  The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of responses to this announcement. This is the only notice that will be issued for these goods/services.  A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, please contact Cynthia Young via email only at cynthia.c.young@cbp.dhs.gov.