Limited Sources Justification for Brand Name Purchase of IBM Rational HIS Software

Background
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Executive Office (PEO) Background Investigation Enterprise Systems (BIES) PMO intends to issue an order on a limited source basis to an International Business Machines (IBM) authorized reseller via GSA eBuy under Authority 8.405-6(b). The requirement is for procurement of 2,000 IBM Rational Host Integration Solution (HIS) for Multiplatforms, Concurrent User for System Z, Annual Software (SW) Subscription & Support (S&S) for IBM Rational HIS licensed SW which DCSA utilizes to allow users to connect to the environment. The order will be a one-year, firm fixed price contract.

Work Details
DCSA requires annual software subscription & support (S&S) for IBM Rational Host Integration Solution (HIS) for Multiplatforms Concurrent User for System Z License + SW Subscription for Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). The required software license is as follows: Product: IBM RATIONAL HIS FOR MULTIPLATFORMS, CONCURRENT USER FOR SYSTEM Z, ANNUAL SW SUBSCRIPTION & SUPPORT; Quantity: 2000. The total estimated value for this order is Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCE).

Period of Performance
One-year firm fixed price contract.