Notice of Award and Posting of Sole Source Justification – Task Order 75N98026F00393

The National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Library of Medicine under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a sole source award to Deloitte Financial Services under GSA MAS Contract 47QSMA19D08PL. This contract, identified by solicitation number 75N98026F00393, provides software licensing and support for the SecureRelease Platform. The platform is essential for the review, analysis, and production of documents required for Freedom of Information Act requests, congressional subpoenas, and oversight investigations, ensuring the agency meets its mandated 20-day response timeline and facilitates the consolidation of HHS FOIA functions and legacy data migration. The agreement consists of a 12-month base period beginning September 21, 2026, with one additional 12-month option period. Initial funding for the project is set at 919,280.00 dollars. The procurement was justified as a sole source because Deloitte is the only provider capable of delivering the proprietary software and specialized services necessary for these operations. The contract is managed out of Bethesda, Maryland, under NAICS code 541519.