Illinois BidBuy #27-448DOIT-INFOT-B-54433

Sole-source z/OS NOMAD Version 8 license and maintenance for Illinois DoIT

Illinois DoIT is seeking a sole-source NOMAD software license and maintenance to keep public health and transportation applications operating during a mainframe migration. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), Infrastructure Services / Information Technology Department, Mainframe Operations and Print. - Supported agencies: Illinois Department of Public Health (DPH) and Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT). - OEM and vendor: Select Business Solutions Inc. is identified as the NOMAD copyright holder and sole-source provider. IBM is referenced as the mainframe and operating-environment manufacturer. - Products and services requested: - One new z/OS NOMAD Version 8 software license; no part number is provided. - One annual maintenance and support service covering NOMAD, NOMAD Assistance, NOMAD QLIST, NOMAD Collection, and NOMAD NAPA for z/OS; no part number is provided. - Operating environment and need: The software supports migration of NOMAD applications from an IBM z13 running z/VM to an IBM z16 running z/OS. IBM z/OS is provided separately under an IBM enterprise license agreement. - Notable requirements: The notice states that the software is proprietary and that Select Business Solutions Inc. is the only source able to provide the required software maintenance and support. Coverage includes new versions, fixes, and product support to help maintain critical applications during modernization. Migration, upgrade, or retirement of applications is estimated to take approximately 2 to 3 years. - Stated initial-term value: $2,085,000. The estimated contract period is one year, with no renewal options listed.

Description

The notice announces the intent to award a sole-source contract to Select Business Solutions for the z/OS NOMAD v8 software license and maintenance for DPH and DOT. The procurement includes a new z/OS NOMAD Version 8 software license and annual maintenance, including maintenance and support for NOMAD products. The justification states that the software and its maintenance are available only from the copyright holder, and the upgrade supports migration from an IBM z13 running z/VM to an IBM z16 running z/OS. The listed initial-term value is $2,085,000, and written comments or a written request from an interested party are required for the hearing to proceed.

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