1601-25-R-RFIN-00070

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is pursuing a sole source procurement (No. 4690) for MicroFocus Licenses technical services. The procurement is specifically focused on obtaining technical licensing services directly from MicroFocus, indicating a unique or specialized technology requirement that cannot be met through competitive bidding. The contract opportunity was posted on June 10, 2025, with a response deadline of June 24, 2025, suggesting a relatively compressed procurement timeline. This sole source certification implies that MicroFocus is the only vendor capable of providing the required technical services or licenses for the department's specific technological needs. The procurement appears to be directly managed by Mississippi Information Technology Services (ITS), with additional details available on their procurement website at https://www.its.ms.gov/procurement/RFPs_and_sole_sources_advertised.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, the sole source nature of the procurement suggests that MicroFocus is the predetermined and exclusive vendor for this contract. The procurement is limited to MicroFocus's specific technical licensing services, which means no competitive bidding will occur. The contract appears to be focused on continuing or expanding existing technological infrastructure within the Mississippi Department of Transportation's technology ecosystem. Unfortunately, the available documentation does not specify the precise contract value, budget range, or specific technical service details. Interested parties would need to review the complete documentation on the ITS procurement website to obtain comprehensive information about the scope, potential contract value, and specific technical requirements of the MicroFocus licensing services.