Renewal of Seat Maintenance (3,000 Seats) for Rocket Software's BlueZone Emulator Software
ID: DJD-16-N-0013Type: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT (INCLD FIRMWARE) SOFTWARE,SUPPLIES& SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (70)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a5a43e745c86dfdb1ae1e06444a66e0b/view
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    Special Notice: Justice, Department of - Renewal of Seat Maintenance (3,000 Seats) for Rocket Software's BlueZone Emulator Software

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to contract with Rocket Software, Inc. for the renewal of seat maintenance for its perpetual license of the BlueZone Emulator Software. This software is used by the DEA for various purposes. The contract period will be from September 17, 2016, to September 16, 2017. This procurement is based on a brand name and will be procured on a sole source basis. Rocket Software is the only source for this requirement due to their exclusive proprietary rights to the installed software. The DEA has determined that purchasing and implementing competing software would not be technically nor economically justified. The required Limited Sources Documentation is attached. The DEA is not soliciting alternative sources for this requirement. This notice is made in compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6) and 5.201(b)(1).

    For more information, please contact Philip M. King at Philip.M.King@usdoj.gov or 202-307-9601.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Philip M. King
    (202) 307-9601
    (202) 307-4877
    Philip.M.King@usdoj.gov
    Nanaesi AmooActing Unit Chief
    (202) 307-7801
    (202) 307-4877
    nanaesi.amoo@usdoj.gov
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