NOI to Sole Source Pristima Software License and Maintenance

SOL #: HT942526QE009Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Health Agency (Dha)
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY
FORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, United States

Place of Performance

Frederick, MD

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
2
Action Date
Jun 19, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), on behalf of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Instem, LLC for Pristima XD software license renewals and maintenance. This is a sole source action, and capability statements challenging this intent are due by June 19, 2026.

Scope of Work

USAMRIID requires license renewals, software maintenance, and support services for the existing Pristima XD software. This includes:

  • Sustainment and version upgrades for all previously purchased modules.
  • Maintenance of the software.
  • Help Desk support.
  • Provision of necessary software updates/upgrades, including vulnerability patches.

Justification for Sole Source

Instem, LLC is identified as the sole developer, manufacturer, and distributor of the Pristima XD software, retaining all proprietary rights. USAMRIID has utilized this software for many years for mission-critical research, housing extensive historical research data, including GLP and non-GLP histopathology. Transitioning to an alternative platform would compromise data continuity, render historical datasets incompatible, and undermine the scientific validity of ongoing research. Therefore, Instem is deemed the only source capable of ensuring continued operation and integrity of USAMRIID's research mission without unacceptable delays.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (intended)
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Notice of Intent)
  • Published: June 3, 2026
  • Capability Statements Due: June 19, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time
  • Place of Performance: Frederick, MD

Response & Evaluation

This NOI is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ), and no solicitation document exists. Vendors who believe they can provide these supplies must submit a capability statement with sufficient, convincing evidence demonstrating their ability. The government will consider received information solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source award. The decision to compete is solely at the government's discretion.

Submission Instructions

Capability statements must be submitted via email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to grant.a.gratton.civ@health.mil and jayme.l.fletcher2.civ@health.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Contacts

People

Points of Contact

grant a. grattonPRIMARY
grant.a.gratton.civ@health.mil
301-619-2593
Jayme FletcherSECONDARY
jayme.l.fletcher2.civ@health.mil
301-619-2365

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