Re: IBM `Blindsided` by Federal Contract Suspension

[Jen <jenniefer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Years ago, when I was in government market delving deep within the
lead pool, I saw a bulletin authorizing purchases through IBM as a
sole source.  Since this is not typical (we all know the RFP, RFQ,
RFB, etc process) it stood out. A friend of mine at DOJ told me that
when a vendor proves themselves or has a wide distribution, then this
is allowed.

I suspect that sole sourcing is not any more.  If I were a competitor
I'd be POed.

All my best,
Jen

Jenniefer Halverson
Director IBM i Client Partners
Centerfield Technology
Rochester, Minnesota USA
888.387.8119 EX 153
507.251.1281 MOBILE
Web:     http://www.centerfieldtechnology.com
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On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 1:02 PM, SJL <sjl_abc@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Michael -
>
>  Try this google search, o cynical one..
>  http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4DMUS_enUS204US204&q=ibm+epa+government+contracts
>
>  - sjl
>
>
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