Renewal of the IBM Rational Software Tools

Solicitation N0042122Q0443 issued as a synopsis/solicitation.  The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis and to solicit and negotiate the proposed purchase order on Brand Name basis for IBM, under the authority of FAR Part 12, FAR Part 13.  Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract.  This may be accomplished electronically at http://www.sam.gov/vendor.cfm.

This procurement is a total set-aside for small business under the authority of FAR Part 52.219-6.

SEE ATTACHED RFQ

Offers must complete the attached certification in Section K of this solicitation, 52.209-11, Representation by Corporation Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law.  Please complete certification and provide with your offer

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by August 16, 2022, will be considered by the Government. Delivery must be completed by/within POP: 9/1/2022-8/31/2023. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Vendor MUST submit proposals and provide authorized distributor certificate.  OFFERS MUST BE TAA COMPLIANT. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received. Fascimile proposals are acceptable. For information contact: Kristen Grandstaff at kristen.n.grandstaff.civ@us.navy.mil.