Renewal Of Existing Software
ID: NIH-SS-7180431Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c43b615a3ee54a36bda99263cd9e59b5/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is planning to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for the renewal of a software license from Carahsoft Technology Corp., which is essential for operational reporting and budget monitoring. This license, provided by Arima Genomics Inc., is justified as a sole source under FAR Part 6.302-1 due to its unique capabilities, and its renewal is critical to maintaining essential functions across various divisions, including payroll and fund status oversight. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements if they can meet the requirements, with the government expected to issue an award approximately three days after the notice date, provided no alternative capable organizations are identified. Responses must be submitted via email by April 21, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to Lynda Cole at lynda.cole@nih.gov or by phone at 301-402-7220.

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    Lynda Cole
    (301) 402-7220
    lynda.cole@nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is planning to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp. for the renewal of a software license necessary for operational reporting and budget monitoring. The sole source of this license, provided by Arima Genomics Inc., is justified under FAR Part 6.302-1 due to its unique capabilities. Failure to renew the UiPath license would negatively impact various essential functions, including budget oversight and operational reporting for multiple divisions, such as payroll and fund status. While this notice is not a call for competitive bids, small businesses are invited to submit capability statements if they can demonstrate the ability to fulfill the requirements. The government will issue an award approximately three days after the notice date, provided no alternative capable organizations are identified. Interested entities must respond via email by April 21, 2024.
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