Organ Procurement Transplantation Network (OPTN) Information Technology (IT) System Cloud Migration

Amendment / Modification

This document contains two amendments:

• Amendment 0001 – February 13, 2026: This amendment is administrative in nature and does not appear to introduce substantive changes to the solicitation's core requirements or deadlines.

• Amendment 0002 - February 18, 2026: This amendment provides a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It states that this announcement constitutes the only solicitation and no separate written solicitation will be issued. HRSA anticipates award and performance in late February 2026. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price Sole Source award under FAR Part 12 and 15, citing FAR 6.103-1 as the authority for sole source. The intended contractor is United Network For Organ Sharing (UNOS). The justification for sole source is UNOS's unique capability to migrate the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) IT system to the cloud due to their exclusive access, technical expertise, and operational authority, which is critical to prevent service disruptions and data loss. The solicitation number is 75R60226R00005. The acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 541511. The period of performance is 16 months.

• The document acts as a combined synopsis/solicitation, superseding previous announcements.

• It details the sole-source nature of the procurement and identifies UNOS as the sole responsible source.

• It provides the solicitation number, anticipated award date, and period of performance.

• Proposals are due by 9 AM EST on February 20, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted via email to the provided point of contact.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to the combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services.

• The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.

• It constitutes the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• HRSA anticipates award and performance to take place in late February 2026.

• The contract will be a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract under FAR Part 12 and 15 procedures, citing FAR 6.103-1 for sole responsible source.

• The intended contractor is United Network For Organ Sharing (UNOS).

• The justification for sole source is UNOS's unique capability to migrate the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) IT system to the cloud due to their access, expertise, and operational authority over the current system.

• The solicitation number is 75R60226R00005.

• The contract will provide personnel, management, materials, equipment, and services to migrate 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.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services).

• The period of performance is 16 months, performed off-site.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions by reference, including FAR 52.209-7 (Information Regarding Responsibility Matters).

• Submission requirements include providing proposals by 9 AM EST on February 20, 2026, via email to Stephanie Petrone.

• Evaluation factors include Technical Approach (most important), Past Performance, and Price, using a Best Value Tradeoff analysis.

• Section B details the Purpose of Contract and Contract Type (Firm-Fixed Price, 16 months).

• Section C references Attachment A - Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Section F outlines the Schedule of Deliverables and reporting requirements, including Section 508 compliance.

• Section G details Contract Administration Data, including COR designation and responsibilities.

• Section H covers Special Contract Requirements, including minimum eligibility and Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) considerations.

• Section I lists Contract Clauses incorporated by reference.

• Attachment A is the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Attachment B is the Contractor Non-Disclosure Agreement.

• Attachment C is the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form.

• Attachment D is the CPARS Information Sheet.

• Attachment E is the HHS Subcontracting Plan Template.

• The proposal submission deadline is February 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.

• Offerors must demonstrate necessary permissions or access to UNOS proprietary systems to commence work immediately upon award, or furnish proof of an agreement for such access. Failure to do so will result in a non-responsibility finding.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It constitutes the only solicitation, and offers are being requested. HRSA anticipates award and performance to take place in late February 2026. The government intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to United Network For Organ Sharing (UNOS) based on the authority of FAR 6.103-1, citing UNOS as the only responsible source capable of migrating the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Information Technology (IT) system from its current Nutanix platform to the cloud.

• Migrate the OPTN IT system from existing private on-premises Nutanix Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) to a modern, secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based IT environment.

• Comprehensive assessment of the current environment.

• Design of a target architecture compliant with federal security and reliability standards.

• Execution of a phased migration plan.

• System stabilization, documentation, and post-migration support.

• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity and operational continuity requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 16 months (offsite at Contractor's facility)

• Estimated Value: Not specified

• Proposals must be received by 9 AM EST on February 20, 2026.

• Proposals must be sent via email to Stephanie Petrone, Contracting Officer.

• Award will be made on a Best Value - Tradeoff basis.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance):

  1. Technical Approach (most important)
     • Subfactor 1: Azure Migration Approach
  2. Past Performance
  3. Price

• Factors 1 & 2 combined are significantly more important than Factor 3.

• Not set-aside for small business concerns.

• Special Responsibility Standard: Offerors must have necessary permissions and access to UNOS proprietary systems to allow work to commence immediately upon award. Proof of agreement for necessary permissions or access is required.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference (full text available at www.acquisition.gov).

• Key Personnel: Project Manager is designated as Key Personnel.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): A perceived OCI has been identified. Offerors are prohibited from performing services in support of the OPTN BOD Support contract for the duration of this contract.