Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Key Solutions, Inc. - eProtocol and Lab Animal Resource System (LARS) Software
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Key Solutions, Inc. for their eProtocol and Lab Animal Resource System (LARS) software licenses. This procurement supports the CDC's animal care program, including IACUC protocol compliance and daily animal management. Responses from interested parties are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The eProtocol and LARS software modules are critical for managing the CDC's animal care program. Key functionalities include:
- eProtocol: Manages Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocol compliance, ensuring consistent review, traceability, role-based access, and compliance oversight.
- LARS: Streamlines end-to-end activities from animal requisition to daily management, covering animal procurement, ordering, record keeping, data collection, reporting, and billing.
The licenses include user access, training, maintenance, custom services, and data migration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: DA10 - Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS or Subscription)
- NAICS Code: 541511 - Custom Computer Software Programming Services
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (pursuant to FAR 6.103-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1))
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
- Published: April 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Atlanta, GA, United States
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source. It is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested entities who believe they can meet the requirement are invited to identify their interest and capability. Responses received within fifteen (15) days of the notice's issuance will be considered by the government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses should be emailed to Felipe Cardenas at tpp5@cdc.gov.