- Country: USA
- Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source; UpToDate Medical Reference Database
- UST Ref No: 125599427
- Deadline: 17 Sep 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: 70Z02325CHSWL0001
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General Description: The US Coast Guard (USCG) intends to award a sole source contract to UpToDate, Inc., the original content provider, for the subscription and access to their proprietary Online Medical Reference Database (MRD). This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
Rationale: The rationale for this sole source procurement is based on the Coast Guard physicians need for an Online Medical Reference Database provided by UpToDate, Inc. As the unique content provider, UpToDate possesses technical knowledge, proprietary clinical tools, and specialized expertise required to deliver evidence-based, peer-reviewed, physician-authored medical reference content. No other vendor has the capability to provide the required database access and associated services due to the proprietary nature of the content and platform.
UpToDate is uniquely capable of satisfying the government-s operational and clinical needs as described in the attached justification.
Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition: A search was conducted of strategic sourcing vehicles (SSVs) for DHS and the Coast Guard, but none were in scope or provided this type of service. A deeper review was conducted of the Defense Logistics Service (DLS), General Services Administration (GSA), Veterans Affairs (VA), and SAM.gov, none of which identified an existing government vehicle capable of meeting this requirement. Market research confirmed extensive use of UpToDate by DHS, Universities, fellow Military Services, and many others on a sole-source basis.
Conclusion: Based on the unique capabilities of UpToDate, Inc., the USCG intends to proceed with awarding a sole source contract to UpToDate, Inc., for the subscription and access required.
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The HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Notice of Intent to Sole Source; UpToDate Medical Reference Database. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 125599427 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-09-17.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
