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Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source - iLab Solutions Subscription Renewal for CCR Core Facilities
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The National Institute of Health, through the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research and its Office of Science and Technology Resource, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Agilent Technologies Inc. for the renewal of its iLab Operations Software subscription. This software, a commercial-off-the-shelf solution developed and maintained exclusively by Agilent, is critical to the daily operations of eight core facilities at the CCR, enabling service request management, project tracking, billing, invoicing, and integration with internal financial systems. Agilent is the sole provider of authorized support, updates, patches, and training for this highly specialized platform, making it the only viable source capable of ensuring uninterrupted functionality and system integrity since the software’s initial implementation in 2015. The contract will cover a single 12-month base period and is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to the absence of any alternative providers with the necessary proprietary technology and support infrastructure. This notice serves as a formal declaration of intent to award without competition and is not a solicitation for quotes or proposals. Responses to this notice will not be considered for competitive bidding, and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. All inquiries must be submitted electronically via email to Em’Ria J. Briscoe at emria.briscoe@hhs.gov, with the subject line explicitly formatted as specified; no phone calls or voice messages will be accepted or responded to. The contract action is exempt from competition based on the government’s determination that only one source can meet its specific technical needs, and any costs incurred by respondents in providing information will not be reimbursed. The contracting office is the Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with performance occurring in Bethesda, Maryland, and the opportunity is identified by solicitation number 7571TE26Q00113 under NAICS code 541519.
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Bethesda, MD, 20817, USASet-Aside
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT, NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.
The National Institute of Health (NIH), Office of Science Technology Resource (OSTR) in the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one source being available to meet the Government's needs, to:
Agilent Technologies Inc.
2850 Centerville Road
Wilmington DE 19808-1610
The National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) Office of Science Technology Resource (OSTR) in the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order for a commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) for access to iLab Solutions Subscription Renewal for CCR Core Facilities. This software is developed and maintained by Agilent Technologies, Inc. Agilent is the only known service provider for the iLab Operations software to be supported under this contract. The software is highly specialized and complex, integrating proprietary technologies unique to Agilent’s platform. Agilent is the only provider of support services delivered by factory-trained personnel, and the only source for authorized updates, patches, and system enhancements.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Office of Science and Technology Resource (OSTR) require the renewal of its iLab Operations Software which has been in use since 2015. This modular, web-based, asset management software supports the operation of 8 cores in addition to other shared resources. The iLab Core Facility Management Software is essential for the day-to-day operations of our core facilities, enabling these facilities to operate more effectively and efficiently. The software allows for seamless service request processing, project management, and billing, all while streamlining administrative functions. Its use has been crucial for our six current core facilities and will become even more critical as we expand to include two more core facilities. Without the software, it would be exceedingly difficult to manage the increased operational complexity of these facilities.
OSTR requires a web-based tool for research management to support various operational functions across eight (8) core facilities at the CCR, including service request management, customer and project management, billing and invoicing, as well integration with internal financial systems. The iLab Operations Software streamlines the management of the core facilities, ensuring operational efficiency, and enhancing the ability to track and manage costs. The software will allow government to continue benefiting from these advantages and further streamline operations at the NCI/CCR.
The period of performance will be for one (1) 12-month base period.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. This hereby constitutes a synopsis of the requirement.
CLOSING STATEMENT
The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to the Primary Point of Contact Em’Ria J. Briscoe via e-mail only emria.briscoe@hhs.gov (no phone calls/voice mail). Messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Question Submission – 7571TE26Q00113 - iLab Solutions Subscription Renewal for CCR Core Facilities.
Contracting Office Address:
Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS)
Office of Acquisitions (OA) | Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Primary Point of Contact:
Em’Ria J. Briscoe – emria.briscoe@hhs.gov
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