70 -- Software Upgrade and Maintenance for Catalog Solution

The Bureau of the Public Debt plans to procure software upgrades and maintenance services for the Catalog Solution, a proprietary product developed by EMC Corporation, through a simplified acquisition on a sole-source basis. The acquisition is contingent upon final approval and aims to secure these services from EMC Corporation’s Milford, MA location. The agency is open to receiving affirmative responses from other providers that can demonstrate, with sufficient documentation, the capability to deliver the required upgrades and maintenance or an equivalent solution under terms more favorable to the Government. Such responses must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. EST on February 12, 2003. Requests for additional information or solicitation copies will not count as affirmative responses. If no alternative provider presents a more advantageous offer that meets all the requirements, the sole-source contract will be awarded to EMC Corporation. This approach underscores the proprietary nature of the Catalog Solution software and the Government’s interest in maintaining continuity and efficiency in managing this technology. The solicitation, referenced as BPD-79000-03-0002, was posted on January 28, 2003, and the place of performance and contracting agency details are not specified in the provided information.