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GENERAL INFORMATION/CLASSIFICATION

ISSUED BY: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA)

DESCRIPTION: This acquisition is for a 1-year subscription to the University of Chicago (UC) for use of their software named Globus GridFTP. UC will allow the National Cancer Institute (NCI) unlimited use of Globus GridFTP. UC will also provide technical support for issues that arise during the term of the subscription.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), OD/OM/OA/CSSB plans to procure, on a Single source basis, Globus Subscription – High Assurance from: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

University of Chicago | GLOBUS 401 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60611

The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) / 13.501(a), and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 518210 and the business size standard is $40M.

a. Globus GridFTP is the industry standard software used to move large data sets. It is used at the National Cancer Institute to move data between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Biowulf super-computing facility and NCI storage. Globus GridFTP is used to transfer large files between NCI and external collaborators and research institutes. Currently, there are no identified alternatives available.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the Government’s needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Phillip J. Ramirez Contract Specialist/Mark Brady Contracting Officer, at ramirezpj@nih.gov no later than 1000 AM EDT on 15 April 2024 . A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number 75N910_NOI on all correspondence.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source