This is a notice of intent for a sole source award to Soft Computer Consultants Inc. for software and hardware license and maintenance services for the Laboratory Information System (LIS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. The LIS is proprietary to SCC, who is the only entity capable of providing the necessary maintenance, including source code revisions, to ensure no interruption in service, which is critical for patient safety and care. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. Interested parties may submit their capabilities by April 29, 2026, at 8 AM EST.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify the warranty terms.
The bid notice states that the award will be made on a firm fixed price sole source award basis.
The bid notice states that Soft Computer Consultants Inc. is the only firm qualified to perform the required maintenance services because the LIS software system is proprietary to them, and they do not permit third-party maintenance or release their source code.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that comments to this announcement may be submitted to the NIH, Clinical Center, Office of Purchasing and Contracts, prior to the closing date specified in this announcement, to the attention of Kristin Nagashima, Contract Specialist via email to ***@***. *. * by April 29, 2026 at 8am EST.
The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value.