NOI to Sole Source to Censis Technologies
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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.
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Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a one-year, firm fixed-price sole source contract to Censis Technologies for the renewal of the CensiTrac Environment and ScopeTrac Advance subscription. This system is critical for tracking medical devices and instruments at the NIH Clinical Center. This is a Notice of Intent, not a solicitation. Comments regarding this sole source determination are due by June 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The NIH, specifically the Clinical Center's Sterile Processing Section, requires the renewal of the CensiTrac Environment and ScopeTrac Advance subscription. CensiTrac is an instrument tracking system used to manage medical devices and instruments on patients, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission documentation requirements. The service includes the ScopeTrac Advance module and one week of onsite training.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Duration: One year
- Estimated Value: Between $10,000 and $250,000
- Awardee: Censis Technologies, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Franklin, TN 37067
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1). The Justification for Limited Competition also cites FAR 8.405-6(b).
- Place of Performance: NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
- Product Service Code: J065 – Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies
Justification for Sole Source
Censis Technologies is identified as the only company capable of providing the necessary subscription and support for the existing CensiTrac system. Market research indicates that other instrument tracking programs are not compatible with the current CensiTrac infrastructure, making Censis the sole source for this requirement.
Response & Deadline
This is a Notice of Intent, and a solicitation document will not be issued. Interested parties may submit comments to the Government's intent not to compete this requirement.
- Comments Due: June 19, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Submit To: Huda Malik, Contract Specialist, via email at huda.malik@nih.gov.