Sole Source contract to STChealth to add languages within MyIR(TM) Mobile

The Washington State Department of Health is pursuing a sole source contract with STChealth, LLC to expand language capabilities within the MyIR(TM) Mobile application, which is part of the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS). The contract will specifically implement eight new languages: Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Marshallese, Somali, Arabic, and Mandarin within the proprietary mobile platform. The procurement is scheduled for execution with a contract period extending through June 30, 2025, with potential options to extend up to three additional one-year increments, not exceeding 40 months total. The primary deliverable is the comprehensive localization and integration of these languages into the existing MyIR(TM) Mobile platform, ensuring accessibility for diverse populations across Washington State. The solicitation is specifically targeting STChealth as the sole source provider due to their proprietary ownership of the application and its existing integration with WAIIS. The posted opportunity was released on February 26, 2025, with a proposal due date of March 12, 2025, covering multiple jurisdictions including but not limited to Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clark, and numerous other counties and municipalities within Washington State.

The contract is entirely federally funded with an initial value of $555,000, with individual language implementation costs ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 depending on the specific language. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The sole source justification emphasizes that switching vendors would require replacing the entire Immunization Information System at an estimated cost of $5 million plus $400,000 in staff training, making STChealth the most cost-effective solution. The contract is subject to the Governor's December 2024 budget freeze directive and requires agency exemption approval. Future one-year extensions would potentially cost between $65,000-$80,000 per new language added. The existing technology infrastructure includes the MyIR(TM) Mobile application and its integration with the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS), which will serve as the foundational platform for these language expansions.