NOI to Sole Source Pristima Software License and Maintenance

SOL #: HT942526QE009Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Health Agency (Dha)

DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY

FORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, United States

Place of Performance

Frederick, MD

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9c952e3f14824abf8a06b479d3d3aaf4/view

Timeline

Posted

Jun 3, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 4, 2026

Action Date

Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price sole source contract to Instem, LLC for Pristima XD software license renewals and maintenance for the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). This notice is not a request for quotations. Vendors challenging the sole source must submit capability statements by June 22, 2026, 1000 ET.

Scope of Work

USAMRIID requires license renewals, software maintenance, and support services for the existing Pristima XD software. This includes sustainment, version upgrades, maintenance of all previously purchased modules, Help Desk support, and necessary software updates/upgrades, including vulnerability patches. The software is critical for ongoing, mission-critical research, providing protocol support and a data repository for GLP and non-GLP histopathology.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (under 41 USC 1901)
Set-Aside: None (sole source intent)
Response Due: June 22, 2026, 1000 Eastern Time
Published: June 4, 2026
Place of Performance: Frederick, MD 21702

Evaluation

This notice is not an RFQ, and no solicitation document exists. The government intends to proceed with a sole source award to Instem, LLC. However, if a vendor challenges this basis, they must submit a capability statement with sufficient detail and convincing evidence demonstrating their ability to provide these supplies. The government will use this information solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source. A determination not to compete is solely at the government's discretion.

Additional Notes

Instem, LLC is the sole developer, manufacturer, and distributor of the Pristima XD software, retaining all proprietary rights. USAMRIID has used this software for many years, housing extensive historical research data within the platform. Transitioning to an alternative platform would break data continuity, render historical datasets incompatible, and compromise scientific validity, causing unacceptable delays to the USAMRIID research mission. Therefore, Instem is considered the only source capable of ensuring continued operation and data integrity.

Capability statements must be submitted via email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to grant.a.gratton.civ@health.mil, emily.k.ohara.civ@health.mil, and jayme.l.fletcher2.civ@health.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.