Licensing and Support Services for the RA600 Workstation Software
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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 National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) has issued a Notice of Intent to procure licensing and support services for the RA600 Workstation Software on a sole-source basis from General Electric Company. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining the Department of Radiology and Imaging Science's Technologist workstation, which modifies structural and demographic components of Radiology examinations. Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Provide licensing and support services for the RA600 Workstation Software.
- Maintain the Department of Radiology and Imaging Science's Technologist workstation, integral to the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Upgrade existing GE Centricity workstations and address identified software vulnerabilities.
- Include ongoing service/maintenance for workstation software licenses.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent for Sole Source)
- Proposed Contractor: General Electric Company / GE Healthcare IITS USA Corp.
- Estimated Value: $21,182.00
- Performance Period: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source intent)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: March 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892
Justification for Sole Source
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. GE Healthcare is identified as the sole manufacturer and vendor capable of providing support and access to the proprietary software and technical knowledge base for the RA600 Workstation. Market research has not identified suitable alternatives.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for proposal. All responsible sources that believe they can provide the required services may submit a capability statement via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov, referencing NOI-CC-26-003610 in the subject line. The government will consider all responses received by the closing date, but a determination not to compete this requirement remains solely within the Government's discretion.