SAM #26-004481

NIH Blood Bank HemaComply System Software Maintenance and Support (Sole Source to Champion Medical Technologies)

This procurement opportunity involves the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center's need for continued software maintenance and support services for its Blood Bank's HemaComply System. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Office of Purchasing and Contracts - Department of Transfusion Medicine - OEM and Vendor: - Champion Medical Technologies, Inc. (DBA Invita Healthcare Technologies) is the sole source provider and developer of the HemaComply software suite - Products/Services Requested: - Software maintenance and support for the following proprietary modules: - HemaComply – Lab - HemaComply – Equipment Manager - HemaControl1 - HemaConnect Donor System - Services include software license maintenance, system support, and updates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification due to proprietary software and system compatibility - Services are critical for regulatory compliance with FDA and AABB standards - One-year period of performance - Place of Performance: - National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892

Description

Title:

Software Maintenance and Support Services for HemaComply System

Product Service Code (PSC):

7A20 – IT and Telecom – Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software)

NAICS Code:

513210 – Software Publishers

Place of Performance:

Bethesda, MD 20892

POTS:

26-004481

Description

This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for quotation (RFQ). A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), Office of Purchasing and Contracts (OPC), on behalf of the Department of Transfusion Medicine (DTM), intends to award a one (1) year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole source purchase order to:

Champion Medical Technologies, Inc. DBA Invita Healthcare Technologies Lake Zurich, IL 60047-6305

for continued software maintenance and support services.

Period of Performance

May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 (12 months)

Requirement Description

The contractor shall provide software maintenance and support services for the following systems:

HemaComply – Lab HemaComply – Equipment Manager HemaControl1 HemaConnect Donor System

These systems support the NIH Blood Bank operations within the Department of Transfusion Medicine. The requirement includes software license maintenance, system support, and necessary updates to ensure continued system functionality and compliance.

Background

The NIH Blood Bank collects blood and blood components for transfusion to NIH patients and supports biomedical research conducted across NIH laboratories. The Blood Bank operates under strict regulatory oversight and is:

Licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)

The HemaComply software suite is critical to maintaining regulatory compliance, managing donor and patient records, and ensuring continuity of operations.

Additionally, the system integrates with the existing Blood Bank Computer System (BBCS), supporting the electronic management of donor and patient records.

Rationale for Sole Source

This requirement is being procured on a sole source basis to Champion Medical Technologies, Inc. (DBA Invita Healthcare Technologies) as the developer and exclusive provider of the proprietary HemaComply software and associated maintenance services.

Continuation with the current vendor is required to:

Maintain system compatibility with existing infrastructure Ensure uninterrupted operations within a regulated blood bank environment Preserve system integrity and data continuity Meet FDA and AABB compliance requirements

Only one responsible source is reasonably available to fulfill this requirement.

Authority

This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with:

FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Soliciting from a single source

For acquisitions not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if only one source is reasonably available.

Interested Parties

Interested organizations may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement.

Capability statements shall include:

Relevant experience providing similar software maintenance and support Technical capability to support HemaComply or equivalent systems Business size classification under NAICS 513210

Submission Information

Responses to this notice shall be submitted electronically to:

Shasheshe Goolsby Team Lead Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM) Email: shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov

Response Due Date: April 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST

Disclaimer

This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government reserves the right to not compete this requirement based on responses received. The determination to proceed with a sole source award is at the sole discretion of the Government.

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