MasterControl Software-as-a-Service for Electronic Quality Management System

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

This notice is published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and 13.501(a) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements and is not a request for competitive proposals. 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with MasterControl, Inc, 6350 South 3000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84121. UEI PQTMKNMMJFW3.

This acquisition will renew MasterControl Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) module licenses to manage Standard Operating Procedures maintained by multiple quality groups with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in a validated environment in accordance with federal and international regulations. NIAID requires the following MasterControl licenses to continue to provide eQMS capabilities for a 12-month period, with the options to expand the number of licenses if required.  

Mfg. Part No. and Description

SVALSRV200 - Annual Validation Subscription

SSQC1FN - Qx Complete - Full Named User

SSQC1BN - Qx Complete - Basic Named User

SSPL5PK - PLx Starter - 5 Full Named User / 5 Basic Named User

Period of Performance

The period of performance is from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 513210 – Software Publishers, which has a size standard of $47 million. MasterControl, Inc. is an other than small business.

This will be the only notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award to one source to satisfy this requirement. The Government plans to award a contract for this requirement within 30 days of this notice.

While this notice does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy this requirement. The Government understands that MasterControl is the only vendor who can provide the requested SaaS for NIAID. However, firms that believe they can provide the capability required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit a capabilities statement, including past performance, in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this notice. Such documentation shall be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit offers on NOI-NIAID-24-2216266.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for any information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

For additional information or to submit responses, please contact Tamara McDermott, Contracting Officer at tamara.mcdermott@nih.gov.