Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Intelerad Medical Systems Incorporated - Inteleshare Software License
ID: 00295-2025Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICESATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Intelerad Medical Systems Incorporated for the InteleShare AMBRA Suite License, which is essential for the CDC's Influenza Division to upload, view, send, and archive diagnostic images and reports. This license will support an annual study cap of 3,600, a storage capacity of 2.024 TB, and accommodate an unlimited number of authorized users, ensuring continuity in the software's utilization for the classification and real-time reporting of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases. The procurement falls under the authority to negotiate with a single source, categorized under NAICS code 513210 for software publishing, and while this notice does not request competitive quotations, interested parties may submit their responses by December 24, 2024, to contract specialist Felipe Cardenas at tpp5@cdc.gov.

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    The CDC's Influenza Division plans to award a sole-source contract to Intelerad Medical Systems Incorporated for the InteleShare AMBRA Suite License. This license will enable the CDC to efficiently upload, view, send, and archive diagnostic images and reports, with an annual study cap of 3,600 and a storage capacity of 2.024 TB, accommodating unlimited authorized users. The contract is a continuation of the existing license, crucial for the rapid classification and real-time reporting of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases. The acquisition falls under the government's authority to negotiate with a single source and is categorized under NAICS code 513210 for software publishing. While this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotations, responses from interested parties will be considered within 15 days. Interested parties may contact the CDC's contract specialist for submissions by December 24, 2024. This document illustrates the government's strategic procurement process within the context of public health needs and software utilization for outbreak management.
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