GraphPad Prism Subscription Renewal
ID: 75N94025Q00058Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/77ef9fad3bf444dcae29aa09900129e6/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to renew a contract for 500 subscriptions of GraphPad Prism software, which is critical for biostatistical analysis and scientific graphing. This non-competitive procurement is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) due to GraphPad Software, LLC being the sole provider of the software, with the renewal period set from April 8, 2025, to April 7, 2026. GraphPad Prism is widely utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of scientific data analysis within the NIH. Interested vendors may express their capabilities, but the government retains discretion over competitive offers, with the total contract value not exceeding $250,000. For inquiries, contact Verne L. Griffin at verne.griffin@nih.gov or 301-594-7730, or Michael L. Falzone at michael.falzone@nih.gov or 301-827-1873.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GRIFFIN, VERNE L
    (301) 594-7730
    verne.griffin@nih.gov
    FALZONE, MICHAEL L
    13018271873
    michael.falzone@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD), in collaboration with the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), intends to contract with GraphPad Software, LLC for the renewal of 500 subscriptions of GraphPad Prism software. This decision is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a non-competitive procurement due to GraphPad being the sole provider of the software. The renewal period is set for April 8, 2025, to April 7, 2026, following an earlier purchase of 800 licenses in March 2024. GraphPad Prism is essential at NIH for its biostatistical analysis, curve fitting, and scientific graphing capabilities, widely utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies. The acquisition, not exceeding $250,000, falls under FAR’s Simplified Acquisition Procedures, allowing for this streamlined process. Interested vendors may respond to this notice to indicate their capabilities, but the government retains discretion over whether to entertain competitive offers. This non-competitive approach reflects an identified need for continued access to the software to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of scientific data analysis within NIDDK.
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