Intent to Sole Source -moveLINQS Software Licenses and Related Products/Services
ID: SS-ARC-24-116Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICEFISCAL SERVICEPARKERSBURG, WV, 26101, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5d3400c227ed4fc18577c2378b8dbfed/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service intends to award a sole-source contract to mLINQS, LLC for moveLINQ licenses, support, cloud services, and related products for offices in Parkersburg, WV, and Kansas City, MO. The automated system must perform calculations for various allowances and expenses in compliance with federal and department regulations.

    The Fiscal Service seeks written responses from contractors capable of providing these services by 3:00 p.m. ET on August 5, 2024. If no adequate responses are received, the bureau will award the contract to mLINQS.

    Qualified contractors should provide their company information, including size and contact details, along with their ability to supply products through existing government contract vehicles or the open market. A brief capabilities statement and customer references are also required. Responses must be submitted electronically and include the requested contact information and company details.

    This special notice does not guarantee a competitive solicitation, and responses to this stage will not be considered for contract award. Interested parties must respond separately to any subsequent solicitation.

    For clarity, it's noted that Microsoft Office and Adobe-compatible formats are preferred, and non-macro enabled Microsoft Office documents or PDF files are acceptable. Fiscal Service will assist with any necessary format conversions.

    Contractors are advised that telephone responses will not be accepted, and responses must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

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