Sole Source, ARIN "IP Addresses" services

The State of Colorado is seeking to procure IP addresses registration services from the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN). ARIN is the sole provider of these services, and the state has determined that it is the only entity that can meet its needs. The contract is expected to start on April 1, 2025, and end on March 31, 2035, with an estimated total cost of $20,000 per year. The scope of work includes the registration and management of IP addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). Some key points to consider: • The contract is for a sole source procurement, meaning that there is only one vendor that can provide the required services. • The state has determined that ARIN is the only entity that can meet its needs due to its unique, non-competitive, hierarchical structure. • The contract is expected to be approved for a one-time purchase, with no competitive bidding process. • The estimated total cost of the contract is $20,000 per year, with a total contract duration of 10 years.