A-Tunes Software
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1171025
- Agency
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Assistant Secretary for Departmental Management
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Manhattan, Kansas 66502, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture, Procurement Operations Division, intends to award a sole-source purchase order to A-Tune Software Inc. for Animal Management software in support of the Institutional Biosafety Committee, with capability statements due by 0600 AM EST September 21, 2026. This is not a competitive solicitation; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for government review.
Place of performance is the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) with remote implementation and configuration required. The contract covers implementation and system licensing under a base year (FY26) plus two one-year option periods (FY27 and FY28) using FAR Part 12 procedures.
The system must track and manage recombinant DNA research, hazardous and biological toxins, research animals and plants, usage history, meeting agendas and minutes, and veterinary care records in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, DURC, and biosafety oversight requirements. Required capabilities include animal census tracking with RFID or barcode cage card tracking, protocol workflow management, DEA controlled substance inventory tracking, compliance audit support, veterinary care and health record creation, hematology and diagnostic data integration, telemetry sensor data support, and desktop and mobile device compatibility. Key deliverables include project schedule, implementation and configuration management, User Acceptance Testing, comprehensive training materials, ISO 17025 validation documentation, and four weeks of post-implementation production support.
Contractor personnel require U.S. citizenship, a favorable National Agency Check with written Inquiry and Credit background investigation, and capability to obtain and maintain a government Personal Identity Verification card. Two key personnel—a Senior Project Manager and a Senior System Consultant—are mandatory. Deployment in the Azure Gov cloud environment is required. A sources sought notice posted June 24, 2026, yielded two responses lacking required capability or authorization. Submit capability statements to Cody Grey at Cody.grey@usda.gov.
Notice text
This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive quotes.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Procurement Operations Division (POD) intends to award a sole source purchase order with A-Tune Software Inc. (UEI: VRALK4PK8CE3) using FAR Part 12 procedures.
The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain Animal Management software in support of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). The Statement of Work, sole source justification are attached.
This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government’s review.
A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by 0600 AM EST September 21, 2026. Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice, must be sent via email to Cody Grey at Cody.grey@usda.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C02_J and A_Redacted.pdf | ||
| A04_SOW.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| A-tune Software | Pre-Solicitation |
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