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ASIT.TO 1 year software support from ArgonSoft (Notice of Intent to sole source)

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The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to ArgonSoft for a 12-month software maintenance and support agreement for the proprietary ASIS.TO Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This system, originally developed and installed by ArgonSoft under a prior contract, requires ongoing maintenance including gold-level support, installation of mandatory updates, minor upgrades, and execution of Installation Qualification and Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ) testing. The support services cover up to 200 hours annually, delivered remotely via phone, web, or online HelpDesk, and include bug fixes, urgent incident escalation, system customization (up to 100 hours), consultancy, training, and validation assistance. The place of performance is the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland with the contract period spanning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This sole-source procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 13.106-1 due to ArgonSoft’s exclusive ownership and licensing of the ASIS.TO software, making them the only responsible source capable of providing the required customized support and maintenance. Market research confirmed the lack of other qualified vendors. There are no competitive proposals solicited; however, capability statements may be considered if received by the specified deadline. The contract includes no physical packaging or labeling requirements since it involves software support. Inspection and acceptance occur at the NIH site based on adherence to delivery schedules, response times within two business days, and successful completion of IQ/OQ tests. The contract leverages NIH Clinical Center administrative offices for contract administration, though specifics about payment and invoicing mechanisms are not detailed. ArgonSoft is recognized as a small business under NAICS code 513210, and the agreement contains no options beyond the base year. Overall, this acquisition ensures continuity of validated, compliant software support critical to NIH laboratory informatics operations.

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NIH awards sole-source 12-month software maintenance contract to ArgonSoft for ASIS.TO LIMS support.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health - CcView Agency

NAICS

513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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J&A for Sole Source Contract to ArgonSoft for Software Maintenance

PDF•4 pages•justification-and-authorization

SOW ASIS.TO Software Maintenance Agreement 2026

DOCX•3 pages•sow

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health - Cc
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA
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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health - Cc
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Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA
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Lu Chang
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Acquisition Description:


This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal.  The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with ArgonSoft.


The National Institute of Health (NIH) requires software maintenance and support for the NIH Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) called ASIS.TO which is designed by Argonsoft. The LIMS was previously installed by ArgonSoft in the NIH CC/ET department under agreement # 75N90023P00826. The required software and support includes: 1 year gold system support, installation of mandatory updates and minor upgrade package, and IQ/OQ of running installation and operation qualification tests.



Justification:


Argonsoft is the creator and license holder for their software, and they directly provide support and renewal to their software. Thus, they are the sole source vendor that can provide the software maintenance of this customized proprietary software.



Place of Performance or Delivery:


The estimated Period of Performance is: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026


Place of Performance: NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD



The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-CC-26-000808) by 9:00 AM eastern standard time on 01/15/2026 to: lu-chang.lu@nih.gov



All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.


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