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This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a sole source contract award issued by the Defense Health Agency (DHA), a sub-tier of the Department of War. The DHA intends to award a sole source contract to Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc. for an Online Subscription to Sanford Guide with Stewardship Assist, a web-based and mobile application that provides point-of-care recommendations for infectious diseases and facility-specific clinical practice guidelines. The product accounts for antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, patient population served, and antimicrobial formulary restrictions, and will be made available to all DHA healthcare providers. The subscription is classified under NAICS code 513130 (Book Publishers) with a size standard of 1,000 persons and PSC 7630 (Newspapers and Periodicals). No set-aside is being used for this procurement.

Interested parties may submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government within 15 calendar days of the July 24, 2026 publication date, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The notice will become inactive 15 days after the response date. Responses should be directed to the primary point of contact, John A. Culmer (john.a.culmer.civ@health.mil), or alternative contact, Nakaura Yusuf (Nakaura.yusuf.civ@health.mil), and should reference Notice of Intent number PANDHA 26-P-0000 039852. The Contracting Office is located at Professional Services Contracting Division PS-CD, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22042. No cost reimbursement will be provided for capability information submissions.

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Notice of Intent (NOI) Information

Notice ID – HT0011-26-RFI-0248

Contract Opportunity: Special Notice

Inactive Dates – 15 Days after response date

Response Date: 10 August 2026

Publish Date: 24 July 2026

Dept – Department of War

Sub-tier- Defense Health Agency (DHA)

Office – Defense Health Agency

Classification

Original set-aside – No set-aside used

PSC – 7630 – “Newspapers and Periodicals”

NAICS – 513130 – “Book Publishers”

1. Synopsis

This synopsis is in accordance with FAR Part 5, Notice of Intent to award a sole source requirement. 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 (1) responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc. to provide an Online Subscription for Sanford Guide with Stewardship Assist.

This subscription will provide point-of-care recommendations for infectious diseases as well as local facility-specific guidelines that account for antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, patient population served, and antimicrobial formulary restrictions. This product is only available through the vendor Antimicrobial Therapy, Inc.

2. Background

Facility-specific clinical practice guidelines for common infections are required by The Joint Commission (MM.09.01.03 and MM.18.01.01). An application accessible via the web and mobile app via a smartphone or other device has been shown to increase use of facility-specific guidelines. The current Defense Health Agency (DHA) Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) application is unable to support specific guidelines due to lack of software capabilities and manpower to manage multiple guidelines for all of DHA. The Sanford Guide with Stewardship Assist provides healthcare providers with point-of-care recommendations for infectious diseases and meets the Joint Commission requirements.

3. Description:

This requirement will deliver a web-based subscription to the Sanford Guide with Stewardship Assist for all DHA healthcare providers. This subscription provides point-of-care recommendations for infectious diseases as well as local facility-specific guidelines that account for antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, patient population served, and antimicrobial formulary restrictions. It is a well-known, recognizable, highly rated resource for healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and students .

4. NAICS Code:

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513130 with a size standard of 1000 persons. The Federal Supply Code (FSC)/Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is 7630.

5. Submission Instructions

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within 15 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is John A. Culmer at john.a.culmer.ctr@health.mil or Nakaura Yusuf at Nakaura.yusuf.civ@health.mil. Please note this Notice of Intent number, PANDHA 26-P- 0000 039852 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

Contact Information:

Primary Point of Contact

John A. Culmer

Email:

John.a.culmer.civ@health.mil

Alternative Point of Contact

Nakaura Yusuf

Email

Nakaura.yusuf.civ@health.mil

Contracting Office Address

Professional Services Contracting Div PS-CD

7700 Arlington Blvd.

Falls Church, VA 22042 mailto:john.a.culmer.ctr@health.mil mailto:Nakaura.yusuf.civ@health.mil mailto:John.a.culmer.civ@health.mil mailto:Nakaura.yusuf.civ@health.mil

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