Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for InterOperability Bidco Rhapsody Software Subscription

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking to procure an annual software subscription and maintenance support for Rhapsody software from InterOperability Bidco through a sole-source procurement. The solicitation covers software maintenance, upgrades, technical support, and license management for the Rhapsody software, which is critical for standardizing electronic laboratory result messaging and secure data transfer between CDC's Infectious Diseases laboratories and Public Health Agencies. The contract will be awarded under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers, with contractors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The evaluation will be conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures, with responses due by 12:00 P.M. EST on January 28, 2025, to be submitted to James Brown III at xvn8@cdc.gov. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations, and InterOperability Bidco is the sole source provider due to their status as the original software developer with exclusive proprietary rights. The estimated procurement amount is $118,226.37, covering a base period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with three additional one-year option periods potentially extending the contract through January 31, 2029. While the CDC ultimately plans to transition to ReportStream (a cloud-based platform), this procurement ensures operational continuity during the multi-year migration period. The contract will support the CDC Office of Laboratory Science and Research (CDC/OD/OLSR) and is being handled by the CDC's Office of Financial Resources, Acquisition Branch 2, Section 2. The software is specifically crucial for the CDC's ELIMS Interoperability Project and will enable secure public health data exchange.