Special procurement AMD Mainframe CA License and support

The State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services, is issuing a special procurement notice for CA Technologies/Broadcom software licensing and support services on behalf of the Data Center Services (DCS) division. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notice of an approved direct negotiation procurement. The procurement encompasses perpetual licensing, subscription licensing, usage and maintenance fee (UMF) licensing, professional services, and education services for a comprehensive suite of CA/Broadcom mainframe and distributed software products currently deployed across Oregon's state data center environment serving multiple state agencies including the Oregon Health Authority, Department of Human Services, Department of Transportation, and Employment Department. The contract amendment seeks to extend the existing agreement through June 30, 2033, with a contract term spanning approximately seven years and covering mission-critical mainframe applications requiring continuity during ongoing modernization initiatives at state agencies. Key objectives include maintaining operational continuity, achieving cost savings compared to alternative procurement methods, and providing integrated software package management under a single contract rather than multiple SVAR channels. The public notice period runs through May 11, 2026, allowing seven calendar days for any affected persons to file written protests against the approval with the State Chief Procurement Officer, with protests requiring detailed statements of legal and factual grounds, descriptions of resulting harm, and relief requested. The agency's primary contact is Rachel Smith, IT Procurement Strategist, at 971-707-0263 or Rachel.r.smith@das.oregon.gov.

This special procurement is restricted to CA Technologies, a Broadcom Company, as the sole provider of the integrated software package, maintenance, and support services currently within the DCS environment, as individual products available through alternative Software Value-Added Resellers (SVARs) would require multiple layers of contractors and separate procurements. The procurement justification emphasizes that CA offers pricing approximately 15 percent less than SVARs and avoids the 5 to 20 percent markup costs associated with obtaining services through multiple reseller channels. The total estimated cost for the contract amendment is $32,000,000 for the extended period, with annual costs ranging from approximately $3.77 million to $5.27 million, and the total estimated cost through June 30, 2033 is $31,648,402.72. This represents estimated cost savings of approximately $15.14 million compared to obtaining equivalent services through SVAR procurement methods. The existing incumbent contractor relationship dates back to June 2023 when the original Master Agreement was executed, with prior spending totaling $21,431,868.60 under a previous agreement executed in June 2011. Approval for this special procurement was granted by the State Chief Procurement Officer on May 4, 2026, subject to completion of the seven-day notice period, compliance with ORS 279A.165 reporting requirements, and adherence to all Enterprise Information Services conditions prior to contract execution.