Notice of Intent to sole source with Software Alternatives Incorporated (SAI)
ID: 28321325RNOI00009Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTSBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3e03130314d94084a5ae388671bab747/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 17, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Software Alternatives Incorporated (SAI) for master file database access and optimization services. This procurement is necessary due to SAI's unique expertise and extensive knowledge of SSA's DB2 and mainframe infrastructure, which includes critical databases such as the Master Earnings File and Supplemental Security Record. The services sought are vital for modernizing and streamlining SSA's database systems, leveraging SAI's specialized experience that cannot be replicated by other vendors. Interested parties may contact Samantha C. Derr at SAMANTHA.DERR@SSA.GOV for further information, noting that this is not a request for quotation and the government does not intend to pay for information received.

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DERR, SAMANTHA C.
SAMANTHA.DERR@SSA.GOV
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