Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-350SOS-ITSOS-B-53346
IBM Software License Renewal and Feature Activation Award for Illinois Secretary of State
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
26-350SOS-ITSOS-B-53346
NAICS
541519
This award notice details a sole source change order to IBM for software license renewal and feature activation supporting the Illinois Secretary of State's Information Technology operations. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Secretary of State (SOS), Information Technology Department - OEMs and Vendors: - IBM (Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - IBM developer for Z/OS - Expertise connect for Data Power - Expertise connect for DataCap - IBM Z/OS connect EE V3 - DirMaint Facility - RACF Security - All items are for software license renewal and activation of additional features - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; each product listed as a single line item - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source award to IBM; no competition - Amendment to existing Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) - Supports planned growth in IT operations - No small business or BEP/VBP participation goals set - Classified under NIGP code 92045 (Software Maintenance and Support Services) - Estimated contract value: $444,735.46
Description
This solicitation is a sole source change order to amend the current Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with IBM. The amendment is valued at $444,735.46 and aims to renew software licenses and activate additional licensed features to support planned growth. The software includes IBM developer for Z/OS, expertise connect for data power, expertise connect for DataCap, IBM Z/OS connect EE V3, DirMaint facility, and RACF security. The procurement is managed by the Secretary of State of Illinois and classified under NIGP code 92045 for Software Maintenance and Support Services.