CHEMDOODLE LICENSE OR EQUAL
ID: 75F40125Q00087Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7C20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking quotes for a ChemDoodle site license or an equivalent chemical drawing tool through a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The software must be compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and include features such as interactive drawing capabilities, various export and import formats, IUPAC naming functionalities, and integration with Excel for property calculations. This procurement is crucial for providing FDA users with the necessary tools for chemical structure representation and analysis, with the contract set to span from January 21, 2025, to January 20, 2026. Interested vendors should contact Tiffany Hatcher at Tiffany.Hatcher@fda.hhs.gov or call 240-402-1492 for further details.

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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting quotes for the ChemDoodle Advanced Software Suite, a chemical drawing tool, through a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The software is intended for all FDA users and must be compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, including onsite maintenance and technical support. Key features required include interactive drawing capabilities, various export and import formats, IUPAC naming functionalities, and integration with Excel for calculating properties of chemical structures. The contract, which is firm-fixed price, spans one year from January 21, 2025, to January 20, 2026, with specific deliverables and maintenance provisions outlined. The FDA emphasizes that the contractor must provide essential support and access to updates during the contract period. The document details the inspection and acceptance criteria, performance evaluation processes, and compliance with electronic invoicing through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and efficiency in payment processing.
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