Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - UpToDate Bridge.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

UpToDate Bridge Contract

Notice Reference Number: HT001124R0027

1. Synopsis This synopsis is in accordance with FAR Part 5, is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source bridge contract to UpToDate, Inc. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a contract to a Contractor to furnish the subscription database: UpToDate (Wolters Kluwer). These services are critical for patient care and security and no other Contractors will be considered for the bridge award.

2. Background This Individual Justification is submitted to award a bridge contract for the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) database, UpToDate (Wolters Kluwer).

This database from the publisher Wolters Kluwer is a first-line, comprehensive, and primary source of clinical information and guidance for the Department of the Army, which include and consist of medical and clinical support functions, all medical-related personnel regardless of location. This contract will be Firm-Fixed Price. The Period of Performance is for a one-month Base period and two (2) three-month Option Periods, 19 April 2024 to 18 November 2024.

Additionally, FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is included.

3. Description DHA seeks to award a bridge contract for the COTS database, UpToDate (Wolters Kluwer). The Contractor will provide access to an online point-of-care clinical decision support tool will provide a broad range of medical disorders and diseases and provide guidance for, and assistance in, aiding clinicians to narrow down and identify the disease, disorder, or issue at hand.

4. NAICS Code The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 519290 with the size standard of 1,000 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is DA10.

This procurement will be made utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5 Procedures.

5. Submission Instructions: This requirement is urgent and delays in awarding the short-term bridge cannot be delayed. Original award has been protested and while protest is being resolved, the Army needs continual services for patient care and safety. Any submissions provided will be determined for “information only.” The Government will not incur any cost for such submissions.

The point of contact is Linda M. Walker at linda.m.walker38@health.mil

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, HT001124R0027 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

UpToDate Bridge Contract

Note: No Solicitation or Marketing Materials shall be submitted. Any response submitted for this synopsis constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by military personnel, Government civilians, and associated support Contractors who are regulated. No information will be disclosed outside DHA. DHA will not provide feedback to any information submitted.

Submissions to this Synopsis is deemed to be DHA property which shall not be returned to sender. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.