Professional Support and Provision of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consolidated Colocation Site (NCCS)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NLMBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DC01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7be61636676e4630a6ce40bb6353c074/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 8, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Library of Medicine (NLM), is seeking to award a sole source contract for professional support and provision of the National Institutes of Health Consolidated Colocation Site (NCCS). This procurement aims to secure services related to computing infrastructure, data processing, and web hosting, with the intention of utilizing the GSA Schedule for future optional support that may exceed $25,000. The services are critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of the NIH's data center, which plays a vital role in supporting health-related research and information dissemination. Interested parties can reach out to Damian Hurge at hurgeda@mail.nih.gov or call 301-827-6402 for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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Damian Hurge
(301) 827-6402
hurgeda@mail.nih.gov
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