IBM Connect Direct Licenses

The contract entails the acquisition of IBM Connect Direct licenses exclusively for software subscription and support services, specifically to enable the secure and reliable transfer of HR data within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration. The licenses are intended to ensure compliance with data protection standards by facilitating encrypted, controlled file transfers critical to managing sensitive personnel information. The procurement is forecasted for release on May 25, 2026, under NAICS code 541519 for other scientific and technical consulting services, though no setaside provisions or geographic restrictions are specified. Point of contact for program inquiries is Clarence Baker at clarence.baker@hhs.gov, while Anne Mineweaser serves as the contracting officer and can be reached at anne.mineweaser@hhs.gov. The agreement does not include hardware procurement or perpetual licensing, focusing solely on ongoing support and subscription entitlements to maintain system integrity and continued operational security.