Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Meta Systems Group Inc.

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good.

We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

The mission of the USU is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services.

Intent to Sole-Source: USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Meta Systems Group, Inc. for annual service maintenance for its Meta Systems equipment.

Intended Recipient: Meta System Group, Inc. 200 Rivers Edge Dr. 1st Floor Medford, Massachusetts 02155-5480 Sole Source Justification: The Uniformed Services University has a requirement for annual service maintenance agreements and software upgrades on its Meta Systems equipment. Meta Systems is the original equipment manufacturer and is the only vendor authorized to perform service on and maintain its systems.

Therefore, Meta Systems Group, Inc. is the only known source that can provide the required maintenance and software installations. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This is NOT a request for Quotes. In accordance with 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the interested potential Offeror can supply the Government’s needs as stated above. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Responses must be received via email at joshua.broadman@usuhs.edu by 2:00 PM EST on July 16, 2024.