--IBM Lotus Integrator Processor Value Unit (PVU) License

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) intends to award a sole source fixed price purchase order to IBM Corporation for 400 units of the latest version of IBM Lotus Integrator Processor Value Unit (PVU) license, software subscription and support for 12 months. This acquisition will replace EPA?s current version of the same software which is obsolete. IBM Corporation is the only source that provides this software as they own all the license rights. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106 (b)(1). Efforts to acquire similar supplies, and/or develop alternate sources for this requirement would result in significant additional costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however all proposals received within five days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a com petitive procurement. Interested parties may contact the Contract Specialist, Joel Rivera, via e-mail at the following: [email protected].