Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Dynamic Systems Inc.
ID: 25-005436Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/55891ce161b8432ba2547b1c63dc8945/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Dynamic Systems Inc. for Oracle hardware and software maintenance and support. This procurement is critical for maintaining the functionality of the NIH Clinical Center's existing Sun Server environment, which hosts essential systems, applications, and databases vital to hospital operations. The contract will be awarded under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, allowing for a sole source award due to the proprietary nature of Oracle products, which are deemed necessary for the Clinical Center's needs. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and interest to Kristin Nagashima, Contract Specialist, via email by April 15, 2025, at 6 PM EST.

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Description of Required Services.pdf
Apr 8, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a procurement listing primarily focused on the acquisition of SPARC S7-2 servers and Oracle Solaris software as part of a federal request for proposals (RFP). It details various items by their unique identification numbers, quantities, service levels, and the specific start and end dates for their expected life cycle, all scheduled from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Key items include Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T adapters, multiple configurations of SPARC S7-2 servers compliant with TAA regulations, and Oracle Solaris Cluster, Enterprise Edition licenses featuring a perpetual processor model. The file serves a critical role in federal procurement processes, ensuring that government departments can efficiently plan technological upgrades and ensure compliance with federal standards. This structured listing not only streamlines the acquisition process but also ensures transparency in governmental spending and resource allocation.
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