Auction Description: Only those vendors who have an approved IBM BPA in accordance with DOD ESI BPAS. Part number description coverage: E0622LL - IBM COGNOS Analytics Software Development Kit Authorized User Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal; E0K30LL - IBM COGNOS Analytics Administrator per Authorized User Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal; E0K2DLL - IBM COGNOS Analytics Explorer Authorized User Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal; E0VJLL - IBM Connections Authorized User Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal; E0HVPLL - IBM COGNOS Analytics User per Processor Value Unit (PVU) Annual SW Subscription & Support Renewal. This solicitation is being conducted using GSA Reverse Auctions which is an online quote solicitation platform where sellers successively bid prices down until the auction time ends and an award can be made to the apparent low bidder if it meets the soicitation terms and conditions and is technically acceptable. The Auction solicitation will begin on the date and time this solicitation is posted and will end on the date and time stated in this notice or as otherwise displayed in ReverseAuctions.gsa.gov. All quotes shall be submitted via the GSA Reverse Auctions platform. This will constitute the only opportunity for Offerors to submit pricing for this solicitation; offline bids will not be accepted. Offerors shall submit pricing and any requested or applicable attachments in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Offerors that are not currently registered for Open Market in GSA Reverse Auctions should complete the following steps to complete their registration: Step 1: Go to reverseauctions.gsa.gov Step 2: Click on VENDOR LOGIN on the top right hand corner Step 3: Click on Open market vendor registration link at the bottom Step 4: Complete registration information (Note: If you would like to receive email notifications based on a particular NAICS Code or Codes) Select Add NAICs Codes. Ten codes can be selected by clicking the Add NAICS Code button. Step 5: Once you submit registration you will receive an email notification to confirm registration. Once registration is confirmed you will be able to login with username and password that you setup. For ReverseAuctions.gsa.gov support, please send an email to:
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