41-2026-6EW Rocket Software

Solicitation 41-2026-6EW is an Invitation for Bids issued by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology for the maintenance and support of licensed Rocket Software products. The scope of work focuses on preserving the functionality and operational capabilities of the State's mainframe environment, specifically covering Rocket Zebb for z/OS, Rocket OASIS/DMS for z/OS, and Rocket Zeke Scheduling for z/OS, each at 5,170 MIPS. Key requirements include supporting 24/7 continuous operations, automated scheduling, and real-time resource management. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on a Best Value Analysis and Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection method. The contract is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027, with a base term of three years and two optional one-year extensions, potentially extending the performance period through June 30, 2032. A critical security requirement mandates that all information systems processing State and Federal data be restricted to the United States, and vendors must provide a detailed disclosure regarding the location of their workers and corporate structure. Payment terms are Net 30 days for software and monthly for services, contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Ariba Sourcing Module by October 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.