Notice of Intent to Sole Source; Siemens Medical Solutions
ID: 25-000068Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a3fec15c6ccb48b086a75f21573acdec/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Siemens Medical Solutions for the maintenance and support of the Syngo Dynamics application. This acquisition aims to activate a software maintenance agreement for the proprietary Syngo Dynamics General Ultrasound software, which is critical for daily operations in patient care at the NIH Clinical Center. The contract will be awarded under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, allowing for a sole source procurement due to the unique nature of the software. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to Kristin Nagashima at kristin.nagashima@nih.gov by November 15, 2024, at 10 AM EST.

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