OneSource Database Access for White Earth Health Center
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

NAICS

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2707fccd70f44a15a3f3082a9ea4648e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking to procure access to the OneSource database for the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, Minnesota. This procurement aims to establish a centralized database that will provide critical manufacturer-related information, thereby enhancing patient safety and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements. The contract, valued at approximately $16,800, is set to run from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, and is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique capabilities of OneSource as the only vendor able to meet these specific needs. Interested parties can reach out to Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov or Jennifer Richardson at jennifer.richardson@ihs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Winona Kitto
    winona.kitto@ihs.gov
    Jennifer Richardson
    jennifer.richardson@ihs.gov
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    JOFOC - Signed.pdf
    The document outlines a Justification and Approval (J&A) for an Other Than Full and Open Competition procurement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This specific procurement is a response to the White Earth Service Unit's need for a centralized database called oneSource to access critical manufacturer-related information, enhancing patient safety and compliance with accreditation requirements. The estimated contract value is $16,800, set for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029. The justification is based on FAR 6.302-1, indicating that oneSource is the only responsible vendor capable of providing necessary services. No competitive options exist due to unique capabilities tied to proprietary data exclusive to oneSource. The document emphasizes efforts to explore possible competition, asserting that market research confirmed the lack of qualified sources. There are steps outlined for a future increase in competition considerations for subsequent acquisitions. Additionally, the document includes required certifications and approvals from relevant personnel and outlines the contract's strategic importance to the agency’s mission. Its structure includes sections for procurement history, barriers to competition, and a fair pricing determination, ensuring compliance with federal regulations in securing the contract efficiently.
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