# Notice of Intent to Sole Source; UpToDate Medical Reference Database

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z02325chswl0001

- Solicitation number: 70Z02325CHSWL0001
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Uptodate, Inc.
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Contracting office: Department of Homeland Security (n-HOMELANDSECURITYDEPARTMENTOF)
- NAICS: 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Product or service code: DA10 Support services, delivered as a service contract (SaaS 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.
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: September 2, 2025
- Last posted: September 2, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b79fd9b7b3014cf1a40d548a25c81d37/view

## Description

**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. For any questions or concerns regarding this notice, please contact Jamison Harned, Contracting Officer, at Jamison.w.harned@uscg.mil.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Uptodate, Inc. (UEI ZULJK3FWSPJ8)
- Contract: 70Z02325PHSWL0007, purchase order
- Obligated: $127,628.10, current value $133,985
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 70Z02325CHSWL0001 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; awarding office not confirmed (medium confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z02325PHSWL0007_7008_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- September 2, 2025: Special notice, due September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice b79fd9b7b3014cf1a40d548a25c81d37. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b79fd9b7b3014cf1a40d548a25c81d37/view

## Points of contact

- Jamison Harned, jamison.w.harned@uscg.mil, 5716135151

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