Notice of Sole-Source for Rhapsody Application Implementation Enhancements
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a sole-source award notice for a modification to BPA Call 75F40124F19006, originally under BPA 75F40120A00010, to Deloitte Consulting LLP. This modification provides additional support for Rhapsody application implementation enhancements to assist in the regulatory review of tobacco marketing applications.
Scope of Work
This modification expands support for requirements gathering, analysis, development, implementation, and ongoing support of targeted data for Rhapsody use-cases, specifically for the regulatory review of tobacco marketing applications (e.g., PMTA Acceptance Review). The work aligns with the original contract's scope, particularly Task Area 8 (Development, Modernization, and Enhancements) and 8.1.2 (Functional Enhancements). The modification also formally incorporates pricing for the Option to Extend Services (FAR 52.217-8), which was part of the original quote.
Contract Details
- Awardee: Deloitte Consulting LLP, 1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209-1742
- Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Sub-Tier: OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR)
- Office: OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Contract Type: Sole-Source Modification to BPA Call 75F40124F19006 under BPA 75F40120A00010 (GSA FSS contract GS-35F-0617Y)
- Product Service Code: DA01 (Support Services for Application Development and Support)
- Justification: GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(3)(ii) and GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(iii) as a logical follow-on for economy and efficiency.
- Place of Performance: Rockville, MD, United States
- Notice Date: May 12, 2026
Additional Notes
The current period of performance for the BPA call order expires in September 2026, with a potential option to extend to March 2027. Future work on the Rhapsody system beyond the current order is anticipated to be competed under a different procurement mechanism. This notice is for an award modification and does not require new submissions.