Medidata Remote Source Review (RSR) Bridge Contract
Overview
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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), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Office of Cyber Infrastructure and Computational Biology (OCICB), intends to procure Medidata Remote Source Review (RSR) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This is a sole source, six-month bridge contract to ensure continuity of critical clinical trial monitoring operations. Capability statements are due by June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the provision of Medidata Remote Source Review (RSR) as a SaaS solution. Key requirements include:
- All necessary software subscriptions and licenses.
- Hosting, maintenance, and updates.
- Technical support and related services.
- Ensuring uninterrupted access and functionality for authorized Government users and designated clinical trial stakeholders.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Bridge Contract (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: Six months
- Incumbent Contract: 75N93026P00007 (expiring June 30, 2026)
- NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers
- Small Business Size Standard: $47 million
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Rockville, MD, United States
Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement with Medidata Solutions, Inc., justified by Medidata being the only source for RSR software and not allowing other vendors to provide hosting services. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement for agency consideration. Responses must be in writing and provide sufficient detail to demonstrate the party can fulfill the requirement.
Additional Notes
- Submissions must be sent via email to Christopher Shih at christopher.shih@hhs.gov.
- Reference HHS-OMAS-2026-03 on all correspondence.
- Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.gov to receive an award.
- The Government's decision not to modify the current award based on responses is solely at its discretion.
- Publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101(a).