Notice of Intent to Sole Source -- Software Licenses and Technical Support
Overview
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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), on behalf of Naval Health Clinic Lemoore (NHCL), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed-price contract to PDQ.com for software licenses and technical support. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination.
Purpose & Scope
This notice (HT941026N0056) announces the intent to award a sole source contract to PDQ.com, citing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) due to only one source being available. The objective is to procure new or renewal licenses for PDQ Deploy and PDQ Inventory software, along with associated technical support, for NHCL. The period of performance is from May 17, 2026, to May 16, 2031, including a base year and four option years.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Intended Awardee: PDQ.com, South Salt Lake City, UT
- Period of Performance: May 17, 2026 – May 16, 2031 (Base + 4 Option Years)
- NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services (Business Size Standard: $34 million)
- PSC Code: 7A21 – IT and Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)
Challenge Process
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, sources interested in challenging the sole source intent must submit a capability statement. This statement should include management, technical, and cost information, demonstrating the ability to provide the required services. Submissions are limited to six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages, using a font size no smaller than 10-point. The Government will review these statements to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Submissions that only ask questions or request documentation will not be considered.
Deadlines & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: No later than 1200 Pacific Standard Time on May 11, 2026.
- Submission Method: Email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the Contract Specialist, Danielle M Zulfer, at danielle.m.zulfer.civ@health.mil.
- Note: No telephone requests or offers will be honored.