70--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE APPLE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS. APPLE DOES NOT SELL SOFTWARE THROUGH DISTRIBUTORS.

This contract outlines a sole source procurement for a complete package of Apple equipment and software applications, requiring purchase of all listed items as a single bundle. The package includes one Mac Pro configured with dual 3.06GHz 6-core Intel Xeon processors (totaling 12 cores), 64GB of RAM, dual ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics cards, three 512GB solid state drives, two 18x SuperDrives, and various Apple accessories such as Mini DisplayPort adapters, Apple Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, wireless keyboard, and an Apple battery charger. Additional hardware items include a 3TB Time Capsule and two 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Displays. The software portion comprises AppleCare Protection Plan for the Mac Pro and several Apple software titles such as Keynote '09, Numbers '09, Pages '09, and iPhoto '11. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense under solicitation number W912KN13TAPPLE and is designated as a sole source due to Apple's policy of not selling software through distributors. The procurement is managed by the Uspfo Activity at Joint Base MDL in New Jersey, with Kathleen M Hines listed as the point of contact. This purchase is classified under NAICS code 334111, indicating it relates to computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. The comprehensive nature of the package emphasizes an all-or-nothing acquisition strategy, ensuring full compatibility and support through Apple’s proprietary hardware and software ecosystem.