Notice of Intent to Sole-Source_ UniPOC upgrade and migration servers
Overview
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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 Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West, Fort Carson Bliss Contracting Branch intends to award a sole-source contract to Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics INC. for the upgrade and migration of three Unit Point of Contact (UniPOC) Servers at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) Fort Bliss, Texas. This action is crucial for ensuring the continuity of patient care.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves upgrading and migrating three UniPOC Servers, including updating the UniPOC software to version 1.8 and upgrading the underlying operating system from Microsoft Server 2016 to Microsoft Server 2019. The contract also covers all proprietary services associated with the installation, implementation, training, and support of the software. Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics INC is identified as the exclusive developer of the UniPOC Data Management System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Contractor: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics INC.
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- NAICS: 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services)
- Size Standard: $34.0 million
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Response Due: Within 5 days of posting (by February 29, 2026)
Justification & Response
This is a sole-source action justified by the proprietary nature of the UniPOC system and Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics INC's exclusive rights to service and upgrade the equipment. Market research indicated that no other companies are authorized to work on this specific equipment. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation within 5 days of the posting date for consideration for future requirements. The Government retains discretion on whether to compete the interim purchase order.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: MAJ Elizabeth St. Peter (elizabeth.a.stpeter.mil@health.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Kiah Washington (kiah.m.washinton.civ@health.mil)