70 -- Software License

The IRS intends to purchase on a sole source basis for the name brand Quest InTrust for Active Directory software license from DLT Solutions, Inc., Herndon, VA (a small business) against their GSA schedule GS35F4543G. DLT Solutions, Inc. is an authorized reseller for this Quest proprietary software. Quantity to be purchased is 52,169 each with one-year maintenance free. These licenses are in addition to a previous purchase for the same product. All responsible sources who can provide the software on GSA FSS (FAR Part 8) shall submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating they can provide the software. Offerors who believe they can satisfy the requirement must demonstrate their ability in writing. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating the ability to meet the above requirement. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirements including the GSA schedule contract number, Contractor name and address, part number, license agreement and price for F.O.B Destination to one site. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. A fixed-price delivery order is contemplated. Affirmative written responses must be received within ten (10) calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis. All responses will be fully considered by the IRS. Oral communications are not acceptable and will not be honored. No solicitation exists. The NAICS code is 511210.