Gartner for IT Leaders User License/Subscription - Amended
ID: SS-FSA-24-124(Amended)Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/26c1fe19e7214e40bed31f99bf43fa5a/view
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    The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service intends to award a sole source contract to Gartner, Inc. for the “Gartner for IT Leaders” User License/Subscription, which is crucial for the Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Customer Officer, and Wholesale Securities Services. This one-year subscription will provide access to proprietary research and analytics necessary for informed decision-making in federal financial management and customer experience strategy, particularly for the Debt Financing System at a critical juncture in its lifecycle. Gartner's extensive library of over 150,000 independent articles and specialized tools, such as the IT Score for Business Continuity Management, ensures the delivery of unbiased research essential for effective IT planning and management. Interested vendors may submit their qualifications and capabilities by the specified deadline; otherwise, the Bureau will proceed with the contract to Gartner. For inquiries, contact Eric Marshall at purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov.

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    Eric Marshall
    purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov
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    Intent to Sole Source - Amended.pdf
    The Bureau of Fiscal Service intends to award a sole source contract to Gartner, Inc. for the “Gartner for IT Leaders” User License/Subscription, essential for the Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Customer Officer, and Wholesale Securities Services. Gartner is uniquely positioned to provide proprietary research and analytics vital for informed decision-making in federal financial management and customer experience strategy. The one-year subscription will facilitate access to exclusive industry data, specialized research, and unbiased analyses critical for effective IT planning and management, particularly for the Debt Financing System at a pivotal point in its lifecycle. The Bureau emphasizes the necessity of independent research without vendor bias, which Gartner offers through its extensive library of over 150,000 independent articles and specialized tools like the IT Score for Business Continuity Management. The notice invites responses from other contractors who may offer similar services but indicates that Gartner's resources are unmatched in quality and scope. Vendors wishing to respond must provide detailed information and evidence of their capabilities. If no qualifying responses are received by the deadline, the Bureau will proceed with the contract to Gartner.
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