NASA/LaRC has a requirement for IBM Rational software Subscription and Support Renewal.
NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from IBM, 6710 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD, 20817-1834. This is proprietary software that NASA already purchased in 2001 and 2002. IBM is the only vendor that can provide the requisite services.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 11/07/2008. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".
Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
