SAS Software and Support

Solicitation Number: 75N97019Q00006Notice Type: Notice of Intent to Sole SourceTitle: Statistical Analysis System Software and SupportDescription:The National Institute of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM), intends to award a sole source purchase order for the Center of Technology (CIT) to Executive Information Systems, LLC, 6901 Rockledge Drive, Suite 600, Bethesda, Maryland 20817-7836, for Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software and support. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541519 - Other Computer Related Services. Executive Information Systems, LLC is the only responsible source known to provide the services needed.It is NLM's intent that the proposed action may be awarded on a sole source basis to Executive Information Systems, LLC under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 8.405-6 Limited Sources.Contractor Objectives and Tasks:Period of Performance: Base year plus two (2) option years of Statistical

Analysis System software and support.Sole Source JustificationIn accordance with FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Executive Information Systems, LLC is the only source capable of providing the required supplies and services.This is not a solicitation, nor is a solicitation available. However, all interested organizations may submit their capability statements and qualifications which will be considered by NLM. Responses must be in writing and must be submitted electronically to Derek Bowks, Contract Specialist at derek.bowks@nih.gov by 4:00 PM EST on, November 14, 2018. Proposals must include pricing information. No late responses will be accepted.Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information.