Sole Source Notification - LHASA Software for Cosmetic Chemical Safety Assessment Support Package

The contract is a sole source notification for the LHASA Software for Cosmetic Chemical Safety Assessment Support Package, issued under solicitation number SoleSourceLhasa01 by the Omas Strategic Buying Center - Information Technology within the Department of Health and Human Services. The requirement is for specialized software used in evaluating chemical safety for cosmetics, and the procurement is justified as sole source due to the unique capabilities of LHASA in this domain. The notice was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026, at 9:00 PM EST, and the place of performance is located in Rockville, Maryland, at a zip code of 20852. The North American Industry Classification System code is 513210, which designates it under Software Publishers. Primary point of contact is Raja Seshadri, reachable via email at raja.seshadri@hhs.gov or by phone at 6614926197, with Jesse Weidow serving as the secondary contact at jesse.weidow@hhs.gov or 3013483524. The award will be made without competition, consistent with federal procurement regulations for sole source justifications. The official information and submission guidance can be accessed through the provided SAM.gov link. This contract supports the agency’s mission to ensure the safety of cosmetic products through robust chemical risk assessment tools.