Actian DataConnect SW - Sole Source

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) issued a Special Notice of Award on December 8, 2025, for a sole source procurement of Actian DataConnect Software from Actian Corporation. This award, issued as a purchase order under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), supports the DHA's Enterprise Medical Services - Contracting Division located at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The procurement is valued under the $47 million business size standard for NAICS Code 513210 (Software Publishers). The Special Notice documents both the award notification and the justification for the sole source determination, indicating that interested parties may submit responses to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist regarding this procurement decision.

The procurement covers a base year of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software and services, including licensing, maintenance, training support, and ancillary supplies, with a performance period from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026, using Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funding. The DHA justified the sole source award based on Actian DataConnect's unique, complex integration with the JMAR (Joint Medical Logistics) application, which would require an estimated 24-36 months and substantial costs to replace with alternative solutions. Market research confirmed on October 28, 2025, that no competing vendors can immediately meet the specialized integration processes required within the JMAR system, particularly given the existing integration's development of 500-800 hours and the need for 4-6 weeks of specialized developer training. The sole source determination emphasizes that switching vendors would introduce unacceptable project risks, disrupt system stability, and incur significant unrecoverable costs. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Mr. Deinor A. Bolanos or Contract Specialist Ms. Husseina Abba regarding this award.