Online Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support Resource (UpToDate Bridge Award)
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
75H70426Q00038
NAICS
513210 - Software Publishers
Classification Code
DA01
Additional Details
The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to UpToDate, Inc. for the provision of an Online Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support Resource, referred to as the UpToDate Bridge Award. This procurement is identified under Announcement No. 75H70426Q00038 and is classified under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers), with no set-aside restrictions.
The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure uninterrupted access to a clinical decision support resource that delivers continuously updated, evidence-based medical and drug information. This resource is critical for supporting the IHS’s mission to provide comprehensive healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native populations through its network of hospitals and clinics. The UpToDate solution is currently in use across four IHS Areas, and this bridge award is intended to maintain continuity of service for a three-month period while the agency pursues a longer-term, enterprise-wide solution.
The scope of this contract encompasses a license subscription for UpToDate covering the specified four Areas. The period of performance is a three-month base period, with no anticipated option periods. The IHS has determined that UpToDate is the only known solution that fully meets the requirements outlined by the Program Office, with no known issues related to implementation or utilization in clinical settings. This determination is made under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
The place of performance for this contract is Waltham, Massachusetts. The procurement does not include any small business set-aside, and the applicable small business size standard for NAICS 513210 is $47 million.
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or quotations. Interested parties who believe they can provide a comparable solution are invited to submit responses that clearly demonstrate their capability to meet the IHS’s requirements without causing disruption to ongoing services or incurring prohibitive costs or delays. All responses will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement process is warranted.
Questions or comments regarding this notice should be directed exclusively via email to Brendon Moran, Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. Phone calls or voicemail messages will not be accepted or responded to. Respondents should reference “Notice of Intent Question Submission, 75H70426Q00038” in the subject line of their email.
Further details, including the Statement of Work, may be available as attachments to the notice on SAM.gov. Contractors are encouraged to review the official posting at https://sam.gov/opp/4e5c6881184147c9a89b7e101397ab7e/view for the most current information.
This procurement represents a critical interim measure to ensure the IHS’s clinical staff continue to have access to reliable, evidence-based decision support, thereby supporting the agency’s overarching mission to deliver high-quality healthcare to the AI/AN population.