Special Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Morris Inventory System
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Indian Health Service-Zuni IHS Hospital, has issued a Special Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Morris Systems, Inc. for M-System inventory management software licenses, maintenance, and support services. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Any responsible source believing they can meet the requirements must submit a capability statement by June 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Rationale
This notice announces the Zuni IHS Hospital's intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Morris Systems, Inc. The M-System software is currently in use by the Zuni Service Unit and is critical for maintaining medical supply inventories and supporting point-of-use replenishment for direct patient care programs. Morris Systems, Inc. is identified as the sole developer and proprietary provider of the M-System. The government has determined that Morris Systems, Inc. is the only source capable of providing these services without substantial duplication of cost, unacceptable operational disruption, compatibility concerns, or risk to the continuity of supply support.
Scope of Services
The contract will cover the provision of M-System inventory management software licenses, ongoing maintenance, and necessary support services. This software is essential for managing current medical supply inventories and facilitating point-of-use replenishment for direct patient care programs, as well as supporting the Supply Center in Gallup, New Mexico.
Contract Details
- Contracting Entity: Indian Health Service-Zuni IHS Hospital, HHS
- Intended Contractor: Morris Systems, Inc.
- Period of Performance:
- Base: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028
- Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029
- Option Year 3: July 1, 2029 – June 30, 2030
- Option Year 4: July 1, 2030 – June 30, 2031
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
Submission & Inquiry
This is not a request for quotations. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement via email to christopher.brown2@hhs.gov by June 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions regarding this announcement should also be directed to Christopher Brown via email.