D -- Integrity Renewal

The Social Security Administration plans to issue a sole source purchase order to MKS Inc. for the renewal of maintenance services on Source Integrity Enterprise floating licenses and Integrity Server licenses, covering the period from May 7, 2004, to May 6, 2005. This software is critical for SSA’s client-server source code management, and MKS Inc., as the original developer, is the only authorized provider of maintenance support. Although the renewal is intended for sole source procurement, other interested and capable suppliers are invited to submit written quotations by April 28, 2004, for consideration as potential providers of equivalent maintenance services. Quotations can be sent via email or fax to Anne Cary at the SSA office located in Baltimore, Maryland. The solicitation references NAICS code 541511 and is managed by the SSA Office of Acquisition Grants. The issuance emphasizes the unique position of MKS Inc. as the sole authorized supporter of the software, while still allowing other responsible sources the opportunity to compete through the submission of quotations within the specified timeframe.