Notice of Intent to SOLE SOURCE HT940624R0019 DRAFT.docx

Notice of Intent

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR part 13.106-1(b)(1). The proposed source is Elsevier, Inc., 230 Park Avenue Floor 8, New York, NY 10169-0929. This acquisition is for STATDx subscription for 7 users, with unlimited Group Subscription with CME for 1-year (as Base Year) and 4 Option Years.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions. The FAR and DFARS clauses may be accessed in full text at the below-referenced addresses:

FAR Clauses: http://acquisition.gov/browsefar DFARS Clauses: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

This acquisition is for a base and four option years. Provide one subscription for seven users STATdx to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, (Attention: Radiology Dept.) 2080 Child Street, Jacksonville, FL 32214 Subscription shall include the following features:

· Diagnosis modules

· Expert Differential Diagnosis modules

· Imaging anatomy modules

· Patient Cases

1. System-wide search through search bar by anatomy

2. Global translation search capability in 49 different languages

3. RADTools valuable tools key to the radiologist’s work flow including:

· Calculators: tumor doubling time, bone age

· Tables: tumor staging TNM, classifications

· Provide online, comprehensive radiology decision support as well as provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits to assist physicians with meeting licensure requirements and earning credentials.

· Provide Physicians with easily captured and tracked CME credit for queries completed in STATdx.

· Provide Real time updates of diagnostic content from leading radiology experts, including common and complex diagnoses and step-by-step procedure guidelines.

Contractor shall be the authorized dealer, distributor, and/or the sole owner of the proposed sources of software/hardware and equipment such that the patent license and warranty of services could be provided by the vendor when requested. All software licensing, warranty, and services associated with the software/hardware and equipment shall be in accordance with U.S. Patent Law terms and conditions.

Instructions to Vendors

There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. and no solicitation document exists for the requirement; however, if a vendor challenges the basis for this requirement, please submit a capability statement that includes sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to submit a product meeting the minimum requirements specified above. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 12-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submission that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

Responses Submission

Capability statements are due by 10:00 A.M. EST, 21 MAR 2024. Capability statements shall be submitted by email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Andrea.L.Giuliano.civ@health.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.