Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Key Solutions, Inc. - eProtocol and Lab Animal Resource System (LARS) Software

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pursuing a sole-source acquisition of eProtocol and Lab Animal Resource System (LARS) software from Key Solutions, Inc. to support its agency-wide animal care program, with the systems already in use for animal procurement, record keeping, data collection, reporting, billing, and IACUC protocol compliance. The eProtocol module ensures consistent protocol review, full traceability, role-based access control, and enhanced compliance oversight, while the LARS module streamlines end-to-end operations from animal requisition to daily management, serving up to 50 active users across CDC’s research operations. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.103-1(b) and statutory authorities 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) due to the proprietary and customized nature of the software, which is integral to existing workflows and cannot be replaced without significant disruption. The acquisition includes software licenses, 16 hours of web-based training, annual maintenance and support, custom services, and data migration, all delivered under a firm fixed price contract type with performance centered in Atlanta, Georgia. The solicitation response deadline is May 12, 2026, and submissions must be sent via email to the contracting specialist, Felipe Cardenas, with no set-aside provisions or socioeconomic preferences applied. While the notice details the scope, deliverables, and justification, it does not include specific pricing, contract clause language, inspection criteria, staffing designations, payment details, or formal attachments, reflecting its status as a pre-award notice rather than a finalized contract.