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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Medical Supply Chain, seeking approval to conduct a non-competitive procurement for annual software licenses, updates, and hardware coverage for the Nuance Communications PowerScribe radiology voice dictation system serving 26 Army Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) for a one-year period.

The Government determined that competition is restricted based on 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and Class Deviation 2026-O0028, as the required PowerScribe software licenses, updates, and hardware maintenance are exclusively available from the original equipment manufacturer, Nuance. The justification explains that the proprietary PowerScribe software is used to record clinical notes that are transcribed into medical records, and because the system is still operational and not yet end-of-life, maintenance must be procured from Nuance to preserve system functionality, maintain warranties, and prevent security compromises to protected health information. Carahsoft Technology Corp. is identified as the only authorized government distributor of Nuance items through their exclusive distribution model. The Contracting Officer certified the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on price analysis in accordance with DFARS Part 212 requirements. Market research conducted in June 2026 confirmed no other authorized PowerScribe distributors or maintenance sources exist. DLA Troop Support posted a Sources Sought Notice to SAM.gov with a closing date of June 6, 2026, and committed to posting the justification and solicitation on SAM.gov in compliance with FAR 6.301(b) as implemented by Class Deviation 2026-O0017. The document is signed by Contracting Officer Zahkiyah Taylor and Bio-Medical Engineer Nicolas A. Perrusquia.