INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: WELCH ALLYN INC
ID: IHS1506652Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

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Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f7b680c6e47b471e95657f8d6a81e120/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to Welch Allyn, Inc. for the upgrade of their Nursing Informatics EHR MU system, which includes essential software for managing electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other medical devices. This procurement is critical as the current version of the Cardio Server software is outdated and unsupported, necessitating an upgrade to ensure uninterrupted patient care and efficient electronic management of medical tests. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is one year from the date of award, and interested parties may contact Tilda Nez at tilda.nez@ihs.gov or 928-674-7474 for further information. No competitive proposals will be solicited, and responses must be submitted by the specified closing date to be considered.

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    TILDA NEZ
    (928) 674-7474
    tilda.nez@ihs.gov
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