FBSU Dataray upgrade / service

The Fort Belknap Service Unit's Laboratory Department requires a DATARAY Service Contract for FY25 to maintain a specimen labeling system compliant with COLA federal regulations and CMS laboratory accreditation standards. The contract includes 24/7 phone support, software upgrades, and replacement of hardware like printers, software boxes, and power boxes. Services also encompass troubleshooting, repairs, and validation for inspections. The period of performance is 365 days from the award date, with work performed at the Indian Health Service, Fort Belknap Service Unit, Laboratory Department in Harlem, Montana. Physical security is not required, as the primary role is to assist local and Billings Area IT staff.

The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to DataRay, a small business. The contract, valued at approximately $69,414.00, is for a software upgrade on pre-existing interfaces and managed services at the Fort Belknap Service Unit (FBSU) in Harlem, Montana. The period of performance is from June 26, 2026, to June 25, 2027, with four one-year option periods. The IHS is pursuing a waiver from competitive bidding under FAR 6.103-1, citing DataRay as the only responsible source due to proprietary ownership of the required services. Responses challenging this sole source determination must provide clear evidence that competition would benefit the government, not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder agency standardization, data center standardization, and network security objectives. This notice is not a request for quotes or proposals, and interested parties should direct capability statements to Contract Specialist Ashley Flynn via email.