Bundled XGEN Software Tools

Leon County and the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) are seeking a single-source procurement for bundled software license and maintenance services from Astadia, Inc. The procurement specifically covers Legacy Idea Integration Tools (XGEN XIDE, Open MCS, ClientView Builder, SQL Server Knowledgebase) and Micro Focus Tools (NetExpress software and server licenses). The contract will run from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with the proposal due date set for December 5, 2024. Astadia is identified as the sole owner, author, and marketing agent for the XGEN software tools in North America, with responsibilities for maintenance, support, and development. The primary objective of this procurement is to preserve the Department's existing Unisys mainframe application functionality, business rules, and performance without requiring a complete code rewrite. The total estimated contract value is $317,645 over the six-year period, subject to fund availability.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source contract exclusively with Astadia, Inc., which suggests there are likely no specific set-aside designations or competitive bidding requirements. Astadia Software is positioned as the exclusive vendor due to their proprietary ownership and comprehensive management of the software ecosystem. The contract encompasses software licenses, three years of continued license maintenance services, and ongoing support for critical legacy system technologies. The procurement is specifically targeted at maintaining existing technological infrastructure within the Department of Children and Families' information technology systems. The contract's value of $317,645 indicates a significant investment in preserving and maintaining critical software tools that support the agency's operational systems. The procurement demonstrates a strategic approach to maintaining technological continuity while avoiding a potentially costly and disruptive complete system redesign.