Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Chesapeake Systems, Inc.
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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.
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), specifically the Clinical Center's Department of Radiology and Imaging Science (RADIS), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a fixed-price purchase order to Chesapeake Systems International, LLC (CHESA). This acquisition is for the licensing and support services required to maintain the Technologist workstation, which provides the capability to modify structural and demographic components of Radiology examinations. The government has determined CHESA is the only source available for these Quantum Xcellis Workflow Software systems.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the provision of licensing and support services for the Quantum Xcellis Workflow Software systems used by the Department of Radiology and Imaging Science (RADIS) Technologist workstation. These services are critical for maintaining the capability to modify structural and demographic components of Radiology examinations at the NIH Clinical Center.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Fixed Price Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: Chesapeake Systems International, LLC (CHESA)
- Justification: Sole source, as CHESA is identified as the only available provider for the required licensing and support services.
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: Despite the set-aside, this is a sole source intent.
- Product Service Code: 6515 – Medical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, at 11 AM EST
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
Additional Information
This is a notice of intent and not a request for quotation; a solicitation document will not be issued. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this posting. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Comments should be submitted via email to Kristin Nagashima (Kristin.nagashima@nih.gov).