Intent to Sole Source-Instrument Manager Maintenance Support Services for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to Data Innovations LLC for Instrument Manager (IM) Maintenance and Support Services at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) in Zuni, New Mexico. This action is based on the determination that Data Innovations LLC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source. Responses from interested parties are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Instrument Manager (IM) system. The services are critical for ensuring the operational reliability and functionality of the IM system at the ZCCHC.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Intended Awardee: Data Innovations LLC (UEI: Y4HJLGLH5VY5)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: February 19, 2026 – February 18, 2027
- Option Period One: February 19, 2027 – February 18, 2028
- Option Period Two: February 19, 2028 – February 18, 2029
- Option Period Three: February 19, 2029 – February 18, 2030
- Option Period Four: February 19, 2030 – February 18, 2031
- NAICS Code: 513210 - Software Publishers
- PSC Code: 7A21 - IT and Telecom-Business Applications Software
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
- Response Due Date: February 17, 2026, 03:00 PM (MT)
Set-Aside & Authority
This acquisition is intended to be a sole source award under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), Only One Responsible Source. Data Innovations LLC is identified as the OEM with proprietary knowledge and authorization required to provide these services. There is no set-aside designation for this non-competitive action.
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties who believe they can provide the required services may submit a capability statement for future consideration. Responses must include:
- Proof of OEM authorization for full preventive maintenance and service of Instrument Manager (IM).
- UEI number and business size status.
Submissions should be sent via email to shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov.
Additional Notes
A letter from Data Innovations LLC, dated February 6, 2026, confirms their status as the sole entity capable of developing, licensing, supporting, and implementing their "Instrument Manager™" software and associated drivers. They own all intellectual property rights and have no authorized resellers for installation, technical support, or maintenance. Data Innovations LLC classifies itself as a Small Business and expresses interest in competing for any "Instrument Manager™" requirement posted on SAM.gov.