Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cytel for East Horizon Software Platform

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to Cytel Inc. for their East Horizon Software Platform, a specialized biostatistical software solution. The notice, identified with solicitation number HT9425-012867, is being published through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) and relates to the DHA Research & Development Medical Research & Development Command. Market research conducted by the government has determined that Cytel is the exclusive vendor capable of providing the required software platform, thereby justifying a sole source procurement approach. The notice falls under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and is classified under the IT and Telecom - Application Development Software PSC category. The document was officially posted on May 6, 2025, with a response deadline of May 22, 2025.

Potential contractors who believe they can offer similar capabilities to Cytel's East Horizon Software Platform are invited to submit a capability statement to demonstrate their potential to meet the government's requirements. All submissions must be sent via email to matthew.w.gembe.civ@health.mil in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format by 1500 Eastern Time on May 22, 2025. The government will retain sole discretion in evaluating these submissions and determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on the received capability statements. The intended contract will be a firm-fixed price agreement, focusing on the acquisition of a specialized biostatistical software solution. Only written responses will be considered, and contractors must carefully review the notice's specific requirements and instructions to ensure compliance with the submission guidelines.