D -- Licence agreement Assurance 4000 MAC , 1000 MAC, & Warranty.

This contract involves the renewal of license agreements for Assurance 4000 MAC and Assurance 1000 MAC, both covering the period from October 1, 2003, to September 30, 2004. Additionally, the contract includes an extension of the hardware warranty for the same term. The purpose of these agreements is to ensure continued use and support of the specified hardware and associated licenses. The agency plans to award this contract as a sole source procurement under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), which allows for a non-competitive award when only one responsible source is available to meet agency requirements. The contract award is intended to be made to Avid Technology, located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. It reflects the Department of Defense's commitment to maintaining operational readiness by ensuring uninterrupted software licenses and hardware warranty coverage. The solicitation was posted on September 16, 2003, and the contracting office is identified as FA3300 42 Cons Cc at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The authority and decision to proceed with sole sourcing reflect the unique nature of the supplies and services provided by Avid Technology, which are considered essential without alternative sources that can satisfy the agency’s needs.