L -- Health Disparities Collaborative(HDC) Registry Maintenance Contract

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)/ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Aristos, Inc. for maintenance and support of a patient care tracking system. Aristos, Inc developed and created the patient care tracking system on which the maintenance will be performed. Aristos, Inc. proprietary information is the foundation for performing the services that the Government intends to procure. Aristos, Inc. is deemed the only responsible source capable of performing the required services, under the authority in 41 U.S.C.253© (1) & FAR 6.302-1, without significant performance delay and substantial duplication in cost. It is anticipated that negotiations will result in a 15 month award. This is not a solicitation but an announcement of the Governments intent to negotiate. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is on file. Cite solicitation 05-S232-0257-MC when corresponding. See note 22.