Organ Procurement Transplantation Network (OPTN) Information Technology (IT) System Cloud Migration
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 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting proposals for the Organ Procurement Transplantation Network (OPTN) Information Technology (IT) System Cloud Migration. While HRSA intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to United Network For Organ Sharing (UNOS) due to their unique access and operational authority, other responsible sources may submit proposals. However, non-UNOS offerors face a Special Responsibility Standard requiring proof of agreement with UNOS for system access. Proposals are due February 20, 2026, by 9 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This effort involves migrating the OPTN IT system from its current private on-premises Nutanix Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) to a modern, secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based IT environment. Key requirements include:
- Comprehensive assessment of the current environment.
- Design of a target architecture consistent with federal security and reliability standards.
- Execution of a phased migration plan.
- System stabilization, documentation, and post-migration support.
- Ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity and operational continuity requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 16 months
- Place of Performance: Offsite at the Contractor's facility
- NAICS Code: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
Eligibility & Special Conditions
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Sole Source Justification: HRSA identifies UNOS as the only responsible source capable of performing this migration without risking data loss, system downtime, or harm to patient care, citing UNOS's exclusive access, technical expertise, and operational authority over the current proprietary system.
- Special Responsibility Standard for Other Offerors: Any offeror other than UNOS must have necessary permissions and access to UNOS proprietary systems to commence work immediately upon award. Proof of such an agreement with UNOS is mandatory; failure to provide it will result in a finding of non-responsibility.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: February 20, 2026, by 9 AM EST
- Submission Method: Via email to Stephanie Petrone (spetrone@hrsa.gov)
- Award Basis: Best Value - Tradeoff
- Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):
- Technical Approach (most important, including Azure Migration Approach)
- Past Performance
- Price Factors 1 & 2 combined are significantly more important than Factor 3.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. A perceived Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) has been identified, prohibiting offerors from performing services in support of the OPTN BOD Support contract for the duration of this contract. Project Manager is designated as Key Personnel.