A03. RFI - GraphPad Software as of 04.28.2026.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) Notice

RFI Number: HT9426_26_RFI_3175

Requiring Activity Name: The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

Contracting Office: Defense Health Agency Contacting Activity (DHACA)

Subject: WRAIR has a need to renew GraphPad Prism Statistical Analysis Software License currently utilized by WRAIR. This renewal will maintain continuity and consistency of analyzed data by providing scientists with graphing and statistics tools needed to conduct Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience research efforts.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201 - Exchange with industry before receipt of proposals, this Sources Sought is for information and planning purposes only and at this time shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI/SS will be solely at the interested responder’s expense. Not responding to this RFI/SS does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal, if any is issued. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to Responders responding to this RFI/SS.

This Sources Sought Notice is a Market Research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.

The NAICS code for this requirement is: 513210 - Software Publishers

DISCLAIMER: This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) Notice is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This RFI is issued solely for market research information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made of any costs to provide information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests; responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced under a separate announcement.

All information received in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential business information. Submitters should properly mark their responses if the information is confidential.

All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary, will be handled accordingly.

At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for future solicitation will not be entertained.

RFI/SS Notice Response and due date: 11:00am on 12 May 2026, Eastern Time

Background: WRAIR has a need for the renewal of 25 GraphPad Prism Statistical Analysis Software Licenses. These licenses shall integrate seamlessly with the already existing GraphPad software which operates on a Standard Windows Platform. This software is used on individual desktop systems throughout WRAIR.

Instructions to Responders: Responses from capable and qualified Small Business sources are encouraged to respond to this request.

Review the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) listed below. Respondents should address how they best can fulfil the requirements set forth in the MECs in their capabilities statement.

Capability Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI should adhere to the following formatting and outline instructions:

1. All submissions shall be made electronically and be in one of the following formats: Microsoft

Word or Adobe PDF and shall not exceed 10 pages (Cover page excluded from the page count).

2. Cover Page Information:

• Title

• Organization

• Responders’ technical and administrative points of contact (names, addresses, phone, fax number, and email addresses)

• Topic area(s) addressed

• Respondents shall be registered in www.sam.gov under the NAICS code of 513210.

• List all ordering vehicles held by respondents in which you are an authorized third-party vendor. Please include associated contract numbers (e.g. OMNIBUS IV,CHESS, GSA, etc.)

3. Response shall address whether the respondent is offering similar or like supplies/services in the commercial market to the general public.

4. Please note that the response shall provide sufficient technical data to determine how you fully meet the requirements as specified in the MECs.

The requested information shall be submitted by the date and time specified above, via email, to the Contract Specialist Ashley Atkins at email: ashley.n.atkins.civ@health.mil and Contracting Officer, Lance Nowell at email: lance.l.nowell.civ@health.mil. Only electronic responses will be accepted. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. Currently no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. NO PHONE CALLS

PLEASE.

Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs)

Scientific Analysis and Graphing Software

1. GraphPad Prism version 11.x group corporate yearly subscription with updates for 25 activations/users.

2. Delivery shall be electronic and accomplished via download.

3. Online technical support capability.

4. The Contractor shall permit the Government to perform software vulnerability scans on acquired software to identify potential weaknesses in the code. Collaboration between the Contractor and the Government is required to address any vulnerabilities detected during these scans. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for providing ongoing support to patch vulnerabilities throughout the software’s lifespan. All Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software shall be registered on SAM.gov and have a cage and Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number.

Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) Notice