IHS Reach Out and Read Literacy Program Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- IHS-SYN-23-1474094
- Agency
- Indian Health Service Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Buy Indian
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 624410 Child Care Services
- PSC
- U099 Education/Training- Other
- Place of performance
- Rockville, Maryland 20852, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Services (IHS) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Reach Out and Read, Inc. for software licenses to maintain a clinic-based early child literacy program. The contract is being awarded to this specific vendor due to their unique ability to maintain the existing data and software in compliance with IHS and federal regulations. Any inquiries regarding this contract should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Natalie Phillips, by September 14, 2022.
- Software licenses
- Maintenance of a clinic-based early child literacy program
- Maintenance of existing data
- Compliance with IHS and federal regulations
- Response to inquiries regarding the contract.
Notice text
The Indian Health Services (IHS) Division of Acquisition Policy hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price award to Reach Out and Read, Inc. This acquisition is for Software Licenses for maintaining a clinic-based early child literacy program.
The proposed contract action is for services for which IHS intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.
The basis of the sole source is that Reach Out and Read, Inc. is the only vendor capable of maintaining the existing data and software that will meet Government requirements and ensure continued IHS and federal terms of service regulatory compliance.
This notice of intent is not a solicitation, requirement for proposal or a request for quote. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any party with questions regarding this notice or the Government's intent to sole source may contact the Contract Specialist, Natalie Phillips, no later than 14Sep22 with the subject line indicating, “IHS Child Literacy Program Inquiry”. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred by responding to this notice.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RoR Synopsis.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IHS Reach Out and Read Literacy Program Intent to Sole Source | Special Notice | |
| IHS Reach Out and Read Literacy Program | Pre-Solicitation |
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