Notice of Intent to Sole Source Aquifer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), under the Department of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed-price contract to Aquifer Inc. for one (1) Aquifer Annual Subscription and one (1) WISE Annual Subscription. This procurement is essential for maintaining consistency in the School of Medicine's curricula. Responses demonstrating competitive capability are due by March 11, 2026.
Purpose and Justification
USU intends to acquire annual subscriptions for Aquifer and WISE from Aquifer, Inc. on a sole-source basis. The Aquifer Annual Subscription tool is critical for various School of Medicine departments (Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Neurology, and Geriatrics) to create custom case studies and access a case study library. These subscriptions are required to ensure consistency across university curricula and student education platforms. Aquifer, Inc. is identified as the only known supplier for both the Aquifer and WISE annual subscriptions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice), leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Procurement Method: In accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source).
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Opportunity for Competition
All responsible sources are invited to submit a bid, proposal, or quotation. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the interested potential Offeror can fully meet the Government's needs.
Response Requirements
Responses must be submitted via email to the contact listed in the notice by the specified closing date. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Contact Information
- Primary: Kaysie Taylor (kaysie.taylor@usuhs.edu)
- Secondary: Emily M. Mashek (emily.mashek@usuhs.edu)