Server Upgrade

The government intends to award a sole source acquisition to International Business Machine for hardware upgrade to existing IBM servers, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i) & FAR 5.202(a)(11). The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Chief Information Office requests hardware update for an existing X5 server to be used in the IA development lab. This notice of intent to award sole source will create a one-time upgrade. 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 three days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information received in response to this announcement will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No formal solicitation shall be issued.