End User Portal to Provide Software Access to NIH Employees
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to procure an end user portal software solution through an unrestricted competitive procurement. The solicitation, numbered 75N98025Q00018, requires a mobile-optimized software system that will enable 50,000 NIH employees to report events, submit questionnaires, complete inspections, surveys, and perform other assigned actions. Specifically, the NIH's Division of Occupational Health and Safety is looking to license Cority's "myCority" interface to enhance employee safety and operational efficiency. The solicitation was issued on March 7, 2025, with proposals due by March 12, 2025, at 1630 ET, and the contract specialist Shannon Scarboro can be contacted at scarboros@od.nih.gov for additional information. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to focus on a comprehensive software solution that meets NIH's operational requirements.
The contract is classified as an unrestricted small business acquisition with the NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers. The period of performance spans a base year from March 30, 2025, to March 29, 2026, with two additional one-year option periods that incrementally increase employee coverage from 50,000 in the base year to 51,000 in Option Year 1 and 52,020 in Option Year 2. The place of performance is Bethesda, MD 20892, where NIH maintains its 300-acre headquarters, with potential extended operations in Maryland, North Carolina, Montana, and Arizona. While specific award values are not disclosed in the documents, the procurement represents an annual licensing agreement for software access. The contract will be administered by NIH's Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM) and is part of the Department of Health and Human Services' civilian agency procurement efforts.
75N98025Q00018 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health
3/7/25, 1:46 PM Brightly Inc. Asset Essentials Core & Capital Forecast Direct Software Licenses
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring specialized software licenses from Brightly Software, Inc. for the National Defense University (NDU) and Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC). The solicitation focuses on two specific software products: Asset Essentials Core, a work order management and preventive maintenance scheduling system, and Capital Forecast Direct, a capital planning management tool. The procurement is a sole-source acquisition targeting software uniquely developed by Brightly, Inc. to track inventory management and maintenance efforts across campuses in Washington D.C. and Norfolk, VA. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide documentation authorizing the sale of Brightly Software products. Quotations are due by March 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, with submission required via email to Rubean Joy Varghese. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order and will evaluate responses to determine whether a competitive solicitation will be issued.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS category 513210 for Software Publishers. The contract covers a base period and four potential 1-year option periods, with software delivery scheduled annually from April 21, 2025, through April 20, 2030. Performance will occur at two primary locations: Fleet, VA 23511, and Fort McNair in Washington D.C. The procurement is subject to Section 508 accessibility requirements, meaning only electronic and information technology providing access for persons with disabilities will be considered. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the small business size standard is set at $47 million. The software is designed to provide significant operational efficiencies, with the Asset Essentials Core system potentially saving maintenance staff 30-60 minutes per student annually through streamlined workflow processes. The total contract aims to improve maintenance tracking, preventive maintenance scheduling, and strategic capital planning for educational institutions.
HQ0100522129 Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command
3/6/25, 3:39 PM Enformion Web Seat License
The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking to procure 90 Enformion enterprise web seat licenses for the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Insurance Center (VAIC). The solicitation, designated as RFQ 36C10B25Q0152, is a sole-source procurement for a public records database software that will enable VA employees to search and acquire information about veterans and beneficiaries potentially entitled to insurance benefit proceeds. The software must provide automatic updates, easy research classification and sharing capabilities, and a robust research engine allowing database searches using descriptive terms. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis with a competitive solicitation approach, despite being a sole-source procurement. Quotes are due by March 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with the solicitation posted on March 6, 2025.
The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and falls under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers. The total estimated contract value is approximately $136,759.37, covering 90 web seat licenses at an estimated unit cost of $275 per license. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, allowing for potential extension up to five years total. Performance will be located in Eatontown, New Jersey, with the VA Technology Acquisition Center administering the contract and the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas processing payments. Enformion, the current incumbent, has been providing these services to VAIC for over five years and is the recommended sole-source provider due to cost-effectiveness and minimal operational disruption.
36C10B25Q0152 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
3/6/25, 5:01 PM Instrument Tracking System Software National Contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Acquisition Center is seeking a national Instrument Tracking System (ITS) software and support services contract through a firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement. The contract aims to provide a comprehensive software solution for tracking, cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) across approximately 200+ VA healthcare facilities nationwide, including locations in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. territories, and the Philippines. Key contract requirements include AI-enabled software capabilities, instrument marking services, training, maintenance support, and system integration with medical equipment and electronic health records. Interested contractors must submit a three-page capabilities statement addressing company details, GSA schedule numbers, small business status, and technical capabilities by March 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. The solicitation (number 36C10B25Q0199) requires respondents to verify authorized dealership and self-certify against providing gray market or counterfeit goods.
The procurement does not have a specific small business set-aside designation and will be classified under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210). The contract will have a five-year base ordering period with individual task orders issued on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis, focusing on enterprise-level data aggregation, reporting, and analytics. The system must provide 24/7 client support with specific uptime guarantees, including 99.5% for business critical, 99.9% for mission essential, and 99.99% for mission critical systems. Contractors will be responsible for site assessments, hardware and software deployment, training, and ongoing technical support. The place of performance is designated as Eatontown, New Jersey, and submissions should be sent via email to Nicholas Fry Sandoval. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive national scope suggests a significant potential contract value for the selected vendor.
VA-25-00025229 Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin
3/6/25, 1:31 PM USAC RFI: Supply Chain Risk Management Tool
The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), under the oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is seeking a Supply Chain Risk Management Tool through a Request for Information (RFI). Specifically, USAC is requesting proposals from US-based companies capable of providing a technological solution to manage supply chain risks. The RFI was posted on November 15, 2024, with responses due by December 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET, and can be accessed electronically through USAC's procurement website. While the full evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the primary focus appears to be on developing a robust tool for supply chain risk assessment and management. The solicitation is formally identified as number IT-24-169 and is being issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13.
This RFI is not a traditional federal procurement, and the resulting contract will not be a subcontract under a federal prime contract. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers and PSC code 7F20 for IT Management Tools/Products. No specific set-aside designations are indicated, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualifying US-based companies. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range is mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice. The solicitation is being conducted by USAC, a not-for-profit Delaware corporation appointed by the FCC to administer the Universal Service Fund and its associated support mechanisms, including High Cost, Lifeline, Rural Health Care, and Schools & Libraries programs. All communications regarding this opportunity must be directed through USAC's Contracting Office.
IT-24-169 Federal Communications Commission
11/15/24, 1:50 PM