Notice of Intent to Sole Source UNITRENDS hardware and software support services for the Mescalero Service Unit

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to CDW Government LLC for Unitrends hardware and software support services. The services are essential for maintaining system availability, protecting data integrity, and supporting continuity of operations at the Mescalero Service Unit. The estimated total value of the requirement is below the simplified acquisition threshold. • The contract is for Unitrends hardware and software support services. • The services are necessary for system backups, restorations, and disaster recovery functions. • A lapse in licensing or support would increase operational risk and potentially expose the system to security vulnerabilities. • The Government is pursuing a waiver from placing an order on a competitive basis due to market research indicating that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.