LigandScout Annual Software License
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the OMAS Strategic Buying Center - Information Technology, is seeking proposals for an Annual Software License for LigandScout to support NCATS research objectives. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. Quotes are due Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This Request for Quote (RFQ) aims to secure uninterrupted access to the LigandScout software platform, a mature and validated tool critical for NCATS research in translational science and preclinical therapeutic development. The software assists investigators in efficiently identifying promising chemical matter, evaluating biological relevance, and advancing discovery efforts for human diseases and conditions.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
The requirement is for an annual software license for LigandScout Expert Remote Execution, including KNIME Extensions. Key deliverables include:
- Unlimited-seat floating license for LigandScout Expert Remote Execution.
- Inclusion of Ligand Expert KNIME Extensions.
- Free access to all maintenance updates.
- Free email support service.
- Current versions of LigandScout 4.5 and KNIME Extensions 1.9.9.
- Unlimited floating licenses, seats, and CPU installations.
- Software must be usable simultaneously with cloud for remote operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00470
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Acquisition Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part Subpart 13.5)
- Period of Performance: September 26, 2026 – September 25, 2027
- Quote Due Date: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Rockville, MD, United States
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered and have a valid certification in Beta SAM (System for Award Management) at https://beta.sam.gov/.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure. Technical acceptability will be determined by the offeror's ability to provide the products/services specified in the RFQ.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit electronic responses to Damian.Hurge@hhs.gov. All correspondence must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00470. Required information includes:
- DUNS number and TIN
- Company Name, mailing address, and website address
- Company Point of Contact, Phone, and Email address
- Date submitted and proposal expiration date
- Information for each entity on a proposed team
- Details on Government approved accounting system (if applicable)
- Type of Company (e.g., small business, 8(a), woman owned, veteran owned), validated via Beta SAM.
Contact Information
All communications regarding this solicitation must be directed to Damian Hurge, Contracting Officer, via email at Damian.Hurge@hhs.gov. Communications with other officials may compromise competitiveness. The Government will not pay for proposal preparation costs.