Intent to Sole Source - Licenses and Services for Virtual Host Servers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Richweb for licenses and services for virtual host servers. This is not a Request for Proposal. Other responsible sources capable of providing these requirements are invited to submit a capability statement by March 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This notice serves as an intent by the NIH, Clinical Center to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with Richweb. 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 and no other supply or service will satisfy agency requirements.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Computing Hardware and Software Products for Servers and Converged Appliances, specifically focusing on licenses and services for virtual host servers. This includes support for physical and virtual server environments, tools, operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), and virtualization software. The place of performance is Bethesda, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Vendor: Richweb
- Set-Aside: None
- Capability Statement Due: March 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: March 4, 2026
Submission Details
All responsible sources that believe they can provide the required licenses and services may submit a capability statement. Statements must be sent via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov with the subject line "NOI-OLAO-26-003080" by the specified deadline.
Additional Notes
All responses received by the closing date will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.