Intent to Sole Source - GraphPad Prism renewal
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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 Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the renewal of GraphPad Prism software licenses with GraphPad Software, LLC. This action aims to ensure continued access to critical statistical analysis and scientific graphing software for NIH researchers. Capability statements from responsible sources are due by March 6, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This is a Notice of Intent, not a Request for Proposal. The NIH-CC intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with GraphPad Software, LLC. The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements.
Scope of Requirement
The acquisition is for one (1) GraphPad Prism Group Academic Yearly Subscription, providing 150 seats for NIH Clinical Center researchers and staff. GraphPad Prism is a powerful, user-friendly software package widely used in scientific research for biostatistics, pharmacology, and life sciences. It offers comprehensive statistical analysis, high-quality customizable graphs, efficient data organization, and promotes research reproducibility. The software is critical for NIH's established workflows, data compatibility, and integration with tools like LabArchive.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price anticipated)
- Estimated Value: $39,000.00
- Period of Performance: March 13, 2026, through February 28, 2027
- Product Service Code: 7B21 (Computing Hardware And Software Products)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD (electronic delivery)
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of GraphPad Prism and NIH's reliance on it for research continuity, data compatibility, and established workflows. Substituting other software is deemed to cause unacceptable disruption and cost implications. Market research was not conducted due to the proprietary nature of the software.
Action for Vendors
This is not a request for proposal. However, all responsible sources that believe they can provide the required GraphPad Prism licenses may submit a capability statement.
- Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Submission Method: Email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov
- Subject Line: NOI-OLAO-26-002960 A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.