What the agency is buying

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The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) seeks to jointly expand and configure START as a central knowledge management, messaging, and operational support platform. The contract will be awarded to Plexus Scientific, the only known contractor with full access to START's proprietary environment.

Scope

Jointly expand and configure START as a central knowledge management, messaging, and operational support platform.
Develop a dedicated INCLUDE Project module within START that supports robust program management, portfolio tracking, and performance reporting.

Best value

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Details

Place of performance: Fairfax, Virginia
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Justification
Solicitation no.: 7571TE26QE00291
NAICS: NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services): 6 open RFPs
Size standard: $34M revenue SBA table, NAICS 541511
PSC: PSC R499 (SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER): 23 open RFPs
Period of performance: 12-month base + 0 options from notice
Contract type: FSS (Federal Supply Schedule) from notice
Evaluation: Best value tradeoff (FAR 15) from attachment
Approved sources: Plexus Scientific from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Oct 5
Contact: Christopher Shih
Office: OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR) · OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Email: christopher.shih@hhs.gov

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Key dates

Mon, Oct 5Posted

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Change log

verified Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 AM ET

No amendments since posting on Mon, Oct 5; verified Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 AM ET.

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Notice as published

Sole-Source Award Notice: START - AI Assistant Expansion

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7 awards matched · tier 1: this contracting office (7571TE) + PSC R499. Most recent:

Sep 29STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATIONCDC DATA HUB7571TE26F00404 · DELIVERY ORDER · Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources · ends Sep 28, 2027$2.7M

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