70--Software Licenses

The Bureau of the Census plans to award a sole source purchase order to Coronado Group for the annual renewal of various software licenses essential to their operations. These licenses include FDD Cold Module, FDD Job Sweeper/Vortex, Quick Integrator Pro, Object COLD, FDD Scan Station, Workflow IQ, Web FDD, View Stations for 50 users, Workflow IQ Named 50 User Pack, MS-Office Integration, and FDD Auditor. This procurement is intended to maintain continuity of services without a competitive bidding process, although interested vendors with the ability to provide these licenses are encouraged to submit their capability statements along with pricing information. The solicitation, identified with number 06-44871 and posted on March 27, 2006, is managed by the Department of Commerce Census office located in Suitland, Maryland. The point of contact for this purchase is Linda A. Vance, a supervisory purchasing agent, who can be reached via email or phone. This acquisition falls under the NAICS code 511210, related to software publishing. The synopsis serves purely for informational purposes and outlines the government's intent to proceed with a sole source procurement while allowing other capable sources to demonstrate interest and provide cost proposals.