70--Directed acquisition to procure new software licenses and renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Operating Licenses for a base period of three (3) years.

The contract involves a directed acquisition to procure new software licenses and renew Microsoft Enterprise Operating Licenses for a period of three years. The award is to be made directly to a specified company as per a letter of direction under the authority of FAR 6.302-4, which relates to international agreements. The solicitation number for this requirement is W90BRJ-11-P-0081, and the solicitation was posted on April 24, 2011. This contract falls under the NAICS code 423430, which pertains to computer and software merchant wholesalers. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the W3ZL Office of Program Management at Sang Mod Prog, located in APO, AE 09803, USA. The place of performance is not specified beyond the agency’s office location. The acquisition is not identified as a set-aside, indicating it is open without restrictions for small businesses or other specific groups.