Special Notice 3M Software 3.23.22.docx

Special Notice – Brand Name Posting

Solicitation Number: HHSM-500-2022-220775

Notice Type: Special Notice

J&A Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1(c) - Brand name

Contract Award Date: August 14, 2022

Synopsis Posted: March 23, 2022

Closing Date: April 7, 2022

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract with 3M Company.

The requirement is for the purchase of 3M Codefinder software licenses and configuration services. The NAICS code is 541512 – Computer System Design Services. The authority for this non-competitive award is 10 USC 2304(c) (1), only one responsible source. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Part 13 “Simplified Acquisition Procedures” and FAR Part 12 “Acquisition of Commercial Items.”

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested concerns must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written responses are received by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on April 7, 2022, an award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Contracting Office:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Acquisition & Grants Management Information Technology Contracts Group Division of Medicare and Medicaid Information Technology Support Contracts 7500 Security Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21244-1850

Points of Contact:

Place of Performance:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21244-1850