--MicroSoft Premier Support Services

The Bureau of Indian Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to the Microsoft Corporation in accordance with the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 253(c) (1) as set forth in FAR 6.302-1(a)(1)(2)" Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". The Microsoft Premier Services (MPS) for the last five years that provides on call hours for Support Assistance, Problem Resolution, Software Assurance Incidents, Health Checks and Designated Professional Support for Platforms and Systems Management. Microsoft Premier Support Services has the ability to access the most senior resources within Microsoft Corporation that other contractors do not have available to them. In addition, MPS is familiar with the IA Systems configurations due to their continuing work with IA and have advanced Microsoft training that technicians supplied through other vendors do not have access to. NAICS Code: 541511 Size standard: $27.5 Mil. The sole source determination is based upon Microsoft Corporation being the only source able to complete all technical support calls initiated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs with in their organization. This notice is being provided under the requirements of FAR Subpart 6.3 - Other than Full and Open Competition. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A formal solicitation will not be issued. The procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisitions purchase order on or about June 29, 2015. The contract period of performance will be 12 months or when total allocated support hours are depleted