Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dataworks Developmental
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Firm Fixed Price, sole source contract to Dataworks Development Inc. for maintenance and customer support of Freezerworks laboratory database products. This critical support is for the Freezerworks Summit Server at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Fort Detrick, MD. Vendors capable of providing these services are invited to submit a capability statement to challenge the sole source basis.
Purpose & Scope
This acquisition aims to secure comprehensive support for the Freezerworks Summit Server, which maintains a curated repository of chemical compounds vital for evaluating therapeutic efficacy against high-consequence pathogens. Services include preventive and corrective maintenance, software upgrades, new version releases, and dedicated customer support. This directly supports the Chemical and Biological Defense Program and USAMRIID's mission.
Basis for Sole Source
Dataworks Development Inc. is identified as the sole provider of Freezerworks laboratory database products and all related add-on modules. The company exclusively manufactures and distributes its software, without using resellers or third-party service providers. Market research indicated no practical alternatives at USAMRIID, and migrating to a new vendor is deemed inefficient, more costly, and detrimental due to potential work disruptions and project delays. A previous Request for Information (RFI) received no responses from potential competitors.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Intended Awardee: Dataworks Development Inc.
- Period of Performance: Base Period (July 3, 2026 - July 2, 2027) with four Option Periods (through July 2, 2031) and a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.217-8 option (through January 2032).
- Place of Performance: Frederick, MD (USAMRIID, Fort Detrick)
Challenge Process & Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) notice; however, the intent is to proceed with a sole source award. This is NOT a request for quotations. Vendors wishing to challenge the sole source basis must submit a capability statement providing convincing evidence of their ability to provide these specific services. Only submissions demonstrating capability will be considered. The government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with a sole source procurement.
Key Dates & Submission
- Capability Statements Due: May 12, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment.
- Email To: ryan.r.jorgensen.civ@health.mil and tonya.r.kreps.civ@health.mil
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Ryan Jorgensen (ryan.r.jorgensen.civ@health.mil, 301-619-2359)
- Secondary Contact: Tonya Kreps (tonya.r.kreps.civ@health.mil, 301-619-2519)