IBM Sole Source Pre-Award

Background
This solicitation is issued by New Mexico State University (NMSU) to satisfy the requirements for NMSA 13-1-128. The purpose of this contract is to establish a sole source pre-award for IBM products or services, indicating that NMSU has determined that IBM is the only vendor capable of providing the required goods or services.

The agency aims to ensure compliance with state procurement laws while allowing for potential challenges from other vendors who believe they can provide equivalent offerings.

Work Details
The primary deliverable under this contract is the Sole Source Document related to IBM. This document serves as justification for the sole source procurement and outlines the specifications and qualifications necessary for any vendor wishing to challenge this determination.

Vendors are encouraged to submit their qualifications or specifications in writing if they believe they can provide equal or greater service/goods compared to IBM. The submission must be directed to the Director of Purchasing at NMSU, and challenges must be submitted within 15 calendar days of this posting.

Period of Performance
The solicitation is open from July 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM MDT until August 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM MDT.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at New Mexico State University, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico.