FDA-RFQ-20-1227081 Annual Maintenance of Lhasa Nexus (Derek, Meteor, and Sarah), Vitic, Zeneth, and Sarah Chromosome Damage Model Brand Name or Equal

The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) is seeking an annual maintenance contract for the Lhasa Knowledge Suite Nexus software, which includes specialized toxicology data mining tools such as Derek, Meteor, Vitic, Sarah Nexus, Zeneth, and Sarah Chromosome Damage Model. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance CTP's capability to assess the potential toxicity of chemicals used in tobacco products through advanced predictive modeling software. The solicitation is structured as a firm-fixed price contract with a base period from May 29, 2025, to May 28, 2026, and includes three optional 12-month renewal periods. Quotes are due by May 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, focusing on technical features that meet the specified requirements and total price. The contract requires a full membership license with an unlimited number of PC users, comprehensive software maintenance, and ongoing technical support.

The solicitation is not designated for any specific set-aside category and will be open to all qualified vendors. The contract will be performed in Beltsville, Maryland, and encompasses a 3-year perpetual license renewal for the software suite. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and PSC code 7A20 for IT and Telecom Application Development Software. The software will provide predictions for critical toxicological endpoints, including carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, genotoxicity, and other key health indicators relevant to tobacco product research. The solicitation represents a comprehensive approach to acquiring advanced computational tools for scientific risk assessment within the Center for Tobacco Products.