ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

GCI POWERTOOLS SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES• NIAID-NOI-26-2279574
Response Deadline
Mar 6, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
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Full & Open
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a sole-source contract for the maintenance of GCI PowerTools software, which is essential for document management and workflow solutions within clinical research. The procurement aims to ensure continued support for the GCI PowerTools Viewer, which provides web-based, read-only access to clinical trial artifacts, thereby facilitating regulatory compliance and data integrity in accordance with FDA and European Medical Association guidelines. This software has been utilized since 2016 and is critical for maintaining audit trails and preventing unauthorized data modifications in clinical trials. The contract period is set from March 9, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and while this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit capability statements by March 6, 2026, to Linda Smith at linda.smith2@nih.gov or by phone at 240-236-9341 for consideration.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
513210
Software Publishers
PSC Code
7A21
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
JOFOC FY26_Redacted.pdf
PDF•359 KB•Feb 20, 2026
AI Summary
The document justifies the sole-source acquisition of GCI PowerTools for Workflow and Deployments from Global Cents, GCI LIVE, LLC. This software has been used since 2016 by NIAID and NIH for document management and workflow solutions, specifically within the OpenText Content Suite and Extended Enterprise Content Management platforms. The GCI PowerTools Viewer is crucial for regulatory compliance and data integrity in clinical trials within the Validated Enterprise Document Repository Management System (VEDRMS). It provides web-based, read-only viewing of clinical trials and research documentation, ensuring audit trails and preventing data modification or unauthorized dissemination, which is essential for meeting FDA and European Medical Association guidelines, including 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance.
SAM NOI.pdf
PDF•127 KB•Feb 20, 2026
AI Summary
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to GCI Live LLC for GCI PowerTools Software Maintenance. This action, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 13.501(a), is not a request for competitive quotes. NIAID requires the GCI Power Tools for Workflow and Deployments to support document management and workflow solutions, specifically the GCI PowerTools Viewer, which aids in clinical research studies by providing web-based viewing of clinical trial artifacts for regulatory compliance. The contract's period of performance is from March 9, 2026, to December 31, 2026. While not a solicitation for competitive quotes, responsible sources may submit capability statements by March 6, 2026, for government consideration.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMar 6, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 21, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID

Point of Contact

Name
Linda Smith

Place of Performance

Rockville, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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