Emory DMAP Software Support for NCI
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), requires continued Emory Digital Slide Archive (DSA) software support for its HALO digital image management and analysis platform. This is a follow-on, sole-source acquisition for specialized software integration and data management services, primarily for bulk de-identification of whole slide image data containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Quotations are due by May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity focuses on optimizing, maintaining, and enhancing the custom-developed DSA software, which was initially adapted from open-source software by Emory University. Key requirements include:
- Providing ongoing support, maintenance, and optimization of the custom DSA software.
- Optimizing existing de-identification workflows within the NCI HALO environment.
- Adding capabilities to support new file types for image analysis.
- Maintaining the seamless integration of DSA within NCI's cloud and on-premises environments.
- Supporting and enhancing the custom DSA instance for batch de-identification processes.
- Updating the DSA server instance and assisting with necessary patches.
- Participating in weekly project meetings and being available for critical issues during normal business hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year (May 28, 2026 - May 27, 2027) plus two option years (OY1: May 28, 2027 - May 27, 2028; OY2: May 28, 2028 - May 27, 2029).
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20817 (remote performance may be permitted at NCI's discretion).
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, by 10:00 AM ET.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
- Product Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software).
Eligibility & Evaluation
This acquisition is being processed as a sole source under FAR 6.302, citing Emory University's unique capability due to their development of the DSA software with NCI funding. However, all responsible sources may submit a technical and price quotation for consideration. The NCI has indicated that no small business interests on current GWACs are capable of competing at the required scale. Interested parties must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Submission & Contact
Submit quotations via email to Moe.filali@nih.gov. This announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Applicable FAR clauses include 52.212-3, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.204-24, 52.204-25, 52.213-4, and 52.244-6.