INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TRACKING THE ADOPTION AND USE OF HEALTH IT AMONG U.S. HOSPITALS

This sole source acquisition is being conducted using the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5 in accordance with 41.U.S.C 1901 for a commercial item not exceeding $7.5 million. Acquisitions conducted under implified acquisition procedures are exempt from the requirements in Part 6. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 13.501(a) contracting officers may
conduct sole source acquisitions if the need to do so is justified in writing. This sole source justification is prepared using the format at FAR 6.303-2, modified to reflect the procedures in FAR subpart 13.5 were used.