Travel Authorization and vouchering (expense) web-based software package

The purpose of this notice is to advise that the Transportation Security Administration intends to award a single source $0 contract (contract number HSTS01-08-C-FIN051) with IBM. The purpose of the contract is to serve as a bridge for continuation of the usage of the Travel Authorization and vouchering (expense) web-based software package called TeServ until TSA can transition to Fed-Traveler. In order to transition from the current TeServ contract to the DHS mandated Fed Traveler contract, TSA must continue to receive travel services through the current contract so that TSA’s mission requirements are not disrupted. The current travel and expense management system (developed by IBM) continues to meet the operational and material requirements for TSA travel operations and compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP), which is applicable to TSA. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a base period of one year with a one year option. The anticipated value of the extension is approximately $2.98 million not to exceed for the duration of the contract for one year.