Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21207-0696

D -- SOFTWARE LICENSE & MAINTENANCE FOR BMC SOFTWARE PRODUCTS. DUE 103196 POC Alan R ''Dick'' Tokosch (410) 965-9492 FAX: (410) 965-9560 The Social Security Administration intends to issue a Sole-Source purchase order under the Simplified Acquisition (SA) process to BMC SOFTWARE, 2201 Citywest Blvd., Houston, TX 77042; for the renewal of software licenses, maintenance and support services for a twelve month period running from October 1, 1996 to September 30, 1997. The covered software products seven copies of SUPERHARMONIZER pending award of a new GSA contract. These are all running on SSA's mainframe systems (IBM or HDS). It is believed that BMC is the only viable source for these services. Any potential offeror who believes they can supply the requisitie licenses and services should submit a technical proposal describing their capabilities along with appropriate pricing information including GSA Contract number if applicable within 15 calendar days from the publication of this announcement. Telephone requests will not be honored. Firms responding are required to indicate whether they are a small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) certified business or a large business. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. NO RFP WILL BE ISSUED. Requests for an RFP will not be honored. (0285)

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