Sole Source Notification - CAREWare Development Consulting

The Arizona Department of Health Services has issued a Sole Source Notification for CAREWare Development Consulting, seeking to procure specialized technical services from Jeff Murray's Programming Shop, Inc. (jProg). This procurement is structured as a sole source contract with a one-year initial term and potential annual renewals, not to exceed five total years. The consulting services appear to focus on CAREWare development, which likely involves software consulting, system enhancement, or maintenance for health-related database or tracking systems. The solicitation is specifically designed to allow other potential suppliers an opportunity to demonstrate their capability to provide equivalent services, serving as a market testing mechanism. The critical dates for this opportunity include a posting date of August 1, 2025, with responses due by August 5, 2025, creating a narrow four-day window for potential alternate suppliers to submit their capabilities.

The contract has a substantial total estimated value of $1,250,000.00 for the potential five-year period, indicating a significant investment in specialized technical consulting services. While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the sole source nature suggests that jProg has unique qualifications or capabilities that make them the preferred vendor. The procurement appears to be open to any qualified supplier who can demonstrate comparable CAREWare development consulting expertise. The Arizona Department of Health Services will likely evaluate any alternate proposals based on technical capabilities, experience with CAREWare systems, and the ability to meet the department's specific technological and consulting needs. The sole source notification serves as both a procurement mechanism and a market testing approach to validate the uniqueness of the proposed contractor's services.