Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Veritas Health Innovation Ltd

SOL #: USU_NoticeOfIntent_Covidence_SubscriptionSpecial NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences (Usuhs)
USUHS
BETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, United States

Place of Performance

MD

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 20, 2026
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Action Date
May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 (USUHS), under the Department of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the Covidence Database subscription. USUHS intends to award a firm-fixed-price commercial contract to Veritas Health Innovation Ltd. for this service. This notice serves to inform potential vendors that USUHS plans to procure this essential systematic review tool on a sole-source basis. Responses from interested parties are due by May 5, 2026.

Scope of Requirement

The requirement is for a subscription to the Covidence Database, a cloud-based systematic review tool. This database is critical for USUHS researchers and students, supporting their analysis, design, development, and research activities. Veritas Health Innovation Ltd. is identified as the sole authorized vendor for this specific database.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Contract (Sole Source)
  • Duration: One base year with four option years
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Response Due: May 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
  • Published: April 20, 2026
  • Product/Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, SaaS or Subscription)

Action for Interested Parties

While USUHS intends to sole source this requirement, any responsible source that can demonstrate the ability to meet the Government's needs, and that competition would be advantageous and not cost or time prohibitive, may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Emily M. MashekPRIMARY
emily.mashek@usuhs.edu

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Posted: Apr 20, 2026
Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Veritas Health Innovation Ltd | GovScope