Notice of Intent to Sole Source – TheraDoc subscription
ID: NOI-CC-25-001233Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/0d3f94d1cd38468585d1d6c6eaf27747/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for subscription services related to the TheraDoc application, exclusively owned by Premier Healthcare LLC. This procurement aims to secure applications, support, maintenance, and training for the TheraDoc clinical surveillance solution, which is critical for enhancing healthcare delivery and patient safety. The acquisition will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, allowing for a sole-source solicitation due to the unique nature of the services required. Interested parties may express their capabilities and submit comments to the NIH by November 21, 2024, with inquiries directed to Ryssa Nix at Ryssa.nix@nih.gov.

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    Christopher Lauver
    christopher.lauver@nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a TheraDoc subscription, seeking to acquire subscription services from Premier Healthcare LLC. This document is not a request for quotations, as a solicitation will not be issued. The proposal involves a firm fixed-price purchase order to provide applications, support, maintenance, and training related to the TheraDoc clinical surveillance solution, which is exclusively owned by Premier Healthcare. The acquisition follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, allowing for a single-source solicitation due to the unique circumstances. Interested parties can respond with their capabilities, but the final decision to compete or not will rest with the government. Comments can be submitted by November 21, 2024. The posting includes relevant codes for NAICS and PSC classifications related to IT and computer services. Overall, this notice indicates the NIH's intent to streamline procurement for critical health technology services in a focused manner.
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