Notice of Intent to Sole Source Electronic Research Information Management System
ID: USUHS_NoticeOfIntent_Pure_ERIMSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7ce8009e03df4c6bb413ffb76309fda0/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), part of the Department of Defense, intends to award a sole-source contract to Elsevier B.V. for its Pure electronic research information management system. This procurement aims to transition USU's existing Pure system from an on-premise setup to an Amazon Web Services cloud environment, leveraging unique search functionalities and proprietary components that no other provider offers. The contract will cover a base year with four additional option years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining effective systems for USU's educational and operational needs in military medicine and research. Interested parties may submit proposals demonstrating competitive advantages by the specified deadline, and inquiries can be directed to Joshua Broadman at joshua.broadman.ctr@usuhs.edu or Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu.

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    Joshua Broadman
    joshua.broadman.ctr@usuhs.edu
    Christopher White
    christopher.white@usuhs.edu
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    Notice of Intent Pure eRIMS.pdf
    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source contract to Elsevier B.V. for its Pure electronic research information management system. This decision arises from the requirement for a system that provides unique search functionalities and proprietary components for managing research and faculty information, which no other provider offers. The contract includes a base year and four option years, aiming to transition USU's Pure system from an on-premise to an Amazon Web Services cloud environment. Continuity and cost-effectiveness were significant factors in choosing to remain with Pure, as switching systems would entail impractical costs and risks. The notice invites other potential providers to submit proposals, provided they can demonstrate competitive advantages without prohibitive costs. Responses should be submitted via email by the designated deadline. This action underscores USU’s commitment to excellence in military medicine and research, emphasizing the importance of maintaining effective systems for their educational and operational needs.
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