Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_Globus_High_Assurance_1.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

HHS NIH NCI

Globus High Assurance Subscription

Agency Contact Information:

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000, Herndon, VA 20170 Contracting Officer: Samantha Davis – samantha_davis@ibc.doi.gov Contract Specialist: Marifel Alfaro – marifel_alfaro@ibc.doi.gov

Proposed Action:

The Government intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, a firm-fixed-price (FFP) acquisition with the University of Chicago – Globus for Globus High Assurance Subscription. This non-competitive action is being issued by the Acquisition Services Directorate on the behalf of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), Infrastructure Branch (IB).

Place of Performance:

Contractor Facilities.

Description of Requirement:

The objective of this acquisition is to acquire commercial data storage for a one 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.

Globus GridFTP is the industry standard software used to transfer large data sets. It is used by super-computing sites, other government entities, and research and academic communities. Thus, it is used by the NCI 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.

This effort involves the following support:

Description

Globus High Assurance Subscription

1 Year

Globus for Amazon S3 (High Assurance Level)

1 Year

• Be available via website (e.g., http://support.globus.org) and email access to technical support personnel between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays as defined by OPM at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2020.

• Software updates and revisions must be provided at no additional cost to the Government, to include: all minor updates and major upgrades that are released and/or recommended during the subscription term. Defective software must be replaced or reinstalled at no additional cost to the Government.

• Access to website with product documentation.

Response Information:

This action is being processed in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). No other organization besides University of Chicago - Globus is known to provide a database that includes all of the required elements.

UC is the creator and only source for GridFTP and allows the use of their software via a subscription service. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities regarding this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement by the date specified herein.

A one-year subscription is anticipated for this effort. The Government will consider all capabilities statements received by 10:00 A.M. ET, Friday, August 22, 2025. Please be advised that it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the Government receives your submission on or before the specified due date.

Submissions must be sent electronically to Samantha Davis, Contracting Officer at Samantha_davis@ibc.doi.gov and Marifel Alfaro, Contract Specialist at Marifel_alfaro@ibc.doi.gov.

Submissions must not exceed four (4) pages. Paper copies will not be accepted. Late responses will only be accepted if they contain extraordinary value to the Government. Submissions should be in a Microsoft Office compatible format (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) or Adobe Acrobat and not contain text smaller than 11-point font. The maximum file size of the submission must not exceed 8 MB.

Tables, graphs, etc. will count against the total page count. Font size smaller than 11 may be used to label tables and graphs but may not be smaller than 8-point font. All data received in response to this Special Notice that are marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the Evaluation Panel. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government must not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. Responders are advised that the Government will not reimburse for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Special Notice; all costs associated with responding to this Special Notice will be solely at the interested parties' expense. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this announcement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. The Government reserves the right to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) as a result of this announcement. Please be advised that this announcement may constitute the only notice that will be posted for this acquisition, based on the review of any responses to this notice. Marketing brochures and/or generic company literature will not be considered. Not addressing all the requested information may result in the Government determining the responder is not capable of performing the scope of work required.