Cancer Research Data Commons Data Discovery Portal

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products and services. The specific goods or services to be procured are not detailed in the provided form, but it establishes the framework for receiving offers.

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• Solicitation Number: 140D0426Q0384

• Solicitation Issue Date: 05/19/2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 06/10/2026 1000 ED

• Period of Performance: 07/21/2026 to 07/20/2030

• Offers are to be submitted by the Offer Due Date.

• The method of solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Invoices should be submitted to the address specified in Block 18a.

• This acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 541511

• Size Standard: $34

• This solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. Addenda FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

• The contracting officer is Victoria Seelhoefer.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To develop, deploy, and maintain a comprehensive CRDC Data Discovery Portal that integrates AI and large language model functionality with a traditional faceted search user interface. The goal is to simplify data access, enhance visualization, promote collaboration, and democratize cancer research data understanding to foster new discoveries.

• Develop a Data Discovery Portal using Jataware's BeakerHub Platform.

• Integrate features from BeakerHub and traditional data exploration methods.

• Leverage CRDC ecosystem data resources, including the CDA search database and API.

• The initial phase (MVP) will focus on exploring and analyzing data from CRDC data commons, with CDA as the primary source of metadata. Accessing controlled-access data is out of scope for the MVP.

• Future work includes developing a faceted search portal and transitioning the BeakerHub platform to an NCI-hosted environment.

• The portal will provide lightweight analytics and data visualizations for open data, with access to the NCI Cloud Resource for more intensive analytics or controlled data.

• The portal must comply with FISMA Low security requirements initially, potentially elevating to Moderate in the future.

• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) will include performance monitoring, corrective and preventive maintenance, and enhancement support.

• Deliverables include a Project Management Plan, technical design documents, MVP instances, and various reports.

• A non-severable two-year base period is defined for the initial development.

• Option periods will cover ongoing Operations and Maintenance.

• The work will be performed in a manner that supports system availability, reliability, security, and scalability.

• Emphasis on an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface.

• Integration with existing CRDC data portals and AI advancements.

• Compliance with applicable Federal, HHS, NIH, and NCI policies and regulations, including security, privacy, and accessibility requirements.

• The portal will utilize NIH's Researcher Auth Service (RAS) for authentication and authorization.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for reporting on the "Limitations on Subcontracting" requirements. It is designed to be filled out by the prime contractor to report on amounts paid to similarly situated subcontractors (SSS) and non-similarly situated subcontractors (NSS) during a specific performance period. This report helps ensure compliance with small business subcontracting goals.

• Contract Number (PIID): Placeholder for the unique contract identifier.
• Type of Set Aside: Indicates the procurement set-aside (e.g., Small Business).
• Total Contract Value: Placeholder for the overall contract value.
• Performance Period for This Report: Dates for which the report is being submitted.
• Type of Service: Specifies the nature of the services (e.g., Services, construction).
• Total Amount Paid by the Government to the Prime: The total amount paid to the prime contractor during the reporting period.
• Similarly Situated Subcontractors (SSS): Fields to list amounts paid to specific SSS and a total for SSS.
• Non-Similarly Situated Subcontractors (NSS): Fields to list amounts paid to specific NSS and a total for NSS.
• Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage: Formula provided to calculate the percentage of work performed by subcontractors (excluding NSS).

While this is a reporting template, bidders should understand the "Limitation on Subcontracting" requirements as they are a critical part of small business set-aside contracts. Bidders should be aware of the percentage of work they are expected to perform themselves and the types of subcontractors that qualify as "similarly situated" to meet these requirements. The presence of this template indicates that compliance with subcontracting limitations will be monitored.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI) on behalf of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Biomedical Informatics Information Technology (CBIIT). The solicitation is for the development, deployment, and maintenance of a Data Discovery Portal for the Cancer Research Data Commons using Jataware's BeakerHub Platform.

• Development, deployment, and maintenance of a Data Discovery Portal.

• Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 1 and details specific requirements.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• CLINs include a Base Year and two Option Years, all with prices to be determined (TBD).

• Period of Performance: One (1) two-year base period and two (2) one-year option periods.

• Place of Performance: NCI CBIIT offices in Rockville, MD, with authorized telework/remote work.

• Questions Due: May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Quotes Due: June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Victoria Seelhoefer (victoria_seelhoefer@ibc.doi.gov).

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on Compliance with Submission Instructions, Technical Acceptability, and Price.

• Award will be made on a limited sources basis to Jataware Corp if the quote is technically acceptable and at a reasonable price.

• This requirement is a sole source procurement in accordance with RFO 12.201-1.

• Only Jataware Corp. (UEI: XM8DC8MEXQ41) is eligible to respond to this RFQ.

• NAICS Code: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services.

• Product Service Code: DA01 – IT and Telecom-Business Application/Application Development Support Services.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Key Personnel resumes and a Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) are required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contractor Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that requires contractors and subcontractors to commit to protecting non-public information accessed during their contract performance with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Requires contractors to sign a "Commitment to Protect Non-Public Information – Contractor Agreement."
• Outlines the agreement to not release, publish, or disclose non-public information to unauthorized persons.
• Mandates immediate notification to the NIH IT Service Desk of any suspected or confirmed unauthorized disclosure or misuse of sensitive information.
• Lists relevant laws and regulations that provide for criminal and/or civil penalties for improper disclosure (18 U.S.C. 641, 18 U.S.C. 1832, 18 U.S.C. 1905, 5 U.S.C. 552a).
• Provides options for digital or manual signatures, including witness requirements for manual signatures.

Potential bidders who are awarded a contract or subcontract with NIH and will have access to non-public information must complete and sign this agreement. The document details the responsibilities and legal implications related to handling sensitive information. For NIH contractors registered in the NIH Enterprise Directory (NED) system, the NDA is integrated into security awareness courses or available for electronic acceptance. For those not registered in NED, a printed copy must be signed and submitted to the Project Officer before work commences.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT®), Revised Section 508 Edition (Version 2.5Rev). Its purpose is to document a product's conformance with accessibility standards and guidelines. This report assists customers and buyers in assessing the availability of commercial "Electronic and Information Technology" (EIT) products and services with accessibility features.

• Essential Requirements and Best Practices: Provides guidance for vendors on how to accurately report product accessibility conformance using the VPAT®.
• VPAT® Template: Contains sections for reporting conformance to specific standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and Revised Section 508 standards.
• Conformance Levels: Uses terms like "Supports," "Partially Supports," "Does Not Support," "Not Applicable," and "Not Evaluated" to indicate product conformance.
• Tables: Includes detailed tables for WCAG 2.0 (Levels A, AA, AAA) and Revised Section 508 standards (Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6), requiring responses for each criterion.
• Remarks and Explanations: Requires justification for conformance levels, especially for "Partially Supports" or "Does Not Support" ratings.

Bidders must use this template to document the accessibility conformance of their products or services. This is crucial for government procurements that require compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. The completed VPAT® will be a key component of the bid, demonstrating how the offered solution meets accessibility requirements. Bidders need to carefully review the instructions and fill out the tables accurately, providing detailed remarks and explanations for each criterion.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing template provided for bidders to submit their cost proposals. It includes sections for the Base Period and Option Periods (OP1, OP2, OP3, OP4).

• Total Overall Pricing: A summary sheet for total costs across all periods.
• Pricing Template - Base Period: Requires bidders to list Labor Categories (LCATs), specify if they are prime or subcontractor employees, indicate if covered by the Service Contract Act, propose hours, provide LCAT rates (commercial or discounted IDIQ), and calculate the total proposed price per LCAT.
• Pricing Template - OP1, OP2, OP3, OP4: Similar to the Base Period template, these sections are for detailing labor costs for each respective option period.
• Key Personnel: Bidders are instructed to bold names of key personnel in the LCAT column.
• Calculations: The template is designed to calculate total labor costs and overall totals based on hours and rates. Note: The provided text shows many fields with #REF! or #DIV/0! errors, indicating the template may require population or has calculation issues.

Bidders must use this template to structure and submit their detailed pricing. It is crucial for understanding the expected format for labor categories, hours, rates, and discounts across the contract's base and option periods. Accurate completion of this template is essential for proposal evaluation.

Sole Source Justification

This document justifies a sole source purchase order to Jataware Corp for the continuation and extension of work performed under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Biomedical Data Fabric (BDF) Toolbox program. The requirement is for Jataware to develop, deploy, and maintain a Data Discovery Portal for the Cancer Research Data Commons (CRDC) using their BeakerHub platform.

• Development, deployment, and maintenance of a Data Discovery Portal for CRDC.

• Integration of new AI and LLM functionality with a traditional faceted search user interface.

• Leveraging BeakerHub platform features and traditional data exploration methods.

• Connecting to data sources via APIs and using specialized agents to securely access cancer research data files.

• Processing resource documentation to aid users in utilizing data resources.

• The acquisition is conducted under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1901.

• The contracting officer will determine price fairness and reasonableness using price analysis techniques, comparing quoted prices to historical prices and market research results.

• Not applicable, as this is a sole source justification.

• Not applicable, as this is a sole source justification.

• The BeakerHub platform is an AI-assisted notebook environment developed by Jataware under a competitive ARPA-H award.

• Jataware is uniquely qualified due to their exclusive technical knowledge of BeakerHub's architecture and integration methods.

• The platform has been successfully piloted and tested with CRDC systems.

• Transitioning this work to another contractor would introduce unacceptable cost, schedule, and technical risk.

• A Notice of Intent to Sole Source was posted to SAM on April 7, 2026, with no responses received.